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  • noun Plural form of copycat.

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Examples

  • Also, Tony, they say they're really -- it's unfortunate for them in this case that the letter was released publicly, because since it has been put out, they have been inundated with calls and e-mails from others, what they call copycats, and even "wackos" out there, pretty much just making some kind of claim about the crime as well.

    CNN Transcript Jul 1, 2008 2008

  • More copycats from the LA incident are to be expected in a three-day, one-week, and one-month anniversary cycle.

    Boing Boing: January 23, 2005 - January 29, 2005 Archives 2005

  • When Rosenfeld took over in 2006, the world's second-largest food company after Nestlé was content just to maintain market share against rival cream cheese brands and private-label copycats.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2011

  • But there's an easy way to stay ahead of copycats, which is to change the formula slightly.

    Buying Opportunities 2007

  • BLITZER: Eric, I think what Lou is driving at, that if it were not related, it could be a nightmare situation involving so-called copycats, a copycat kind of killing.

    CNN Transcript Oct 20, 2002 2002

  • But through it all, McInnis might just take solace in the fact that some of the most powerful politicians on the planet have been called copycats -- and fared pretty well post-scandal.

    The Nation 2010

  • "NATURE TOTS" PROGRAM, for 3 - and 4-year-olds, explore nature's "copycats" through pictures, games and crafts. 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.,

    Prince George's County community calendar, Nov. 4-11, 2010 Post 2010

  • At any rate, would you like me to link to your informative post about 'copycats' Homer?

    Say 'Hey'! Dean 2009

  • Among changes he would like to see are fewer "copycats" of popular drugs and limits on direct-to-consumer advertising, both topics that have drawn attention from lawmakers.

    A Wolfe in Regulator's Clothing: 2009

  • The opportunity might be in local "copycats", like Kelkoo in Europe.

    Search: The Rise of Specialization Will Price 2005

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