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as in to come (to)
to be the same in meaning or effect
what they offered at the new resort didn't begin to emulate the kind of pampering we were used to getting at the resort that closed down
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as in to imitate
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
a pro athlete who has often said that children should emulate their parents—not him
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Recent Examples of emulate
His style of play is another Derry is looking to emulate.
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Simon Johnson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
That model was unlike anything else on the market at the time, with separate amplifier circuits for cleaner separation in each channel, and a vacuum tube preamp stage for analog smoothness and warmth – sort of emulating an audiophile's full system setup.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
The show was so big that ABC soon began emulating the Roman numeral naming convention of the Super Bowl, and by the time the concept had run its course, the Battle franchise closed out in 1988 just shy of the XX mark.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
According to Yun, researchers might someday tweak human stem cells to emulate the axolotl and recover thymus function.
—Taylor Mitchell Brown, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
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Simon Johnson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
That model was unlike anything else on the market at the time, with separate amplifier circuits for cleaner separation in each channel, and a vacuum tube preamp stage for analog smoothness and warmth – sort of emulating an audiophile's full system setup.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
The show was so big that ABC soon began emulating the Roman numeral naming convention of the Super Bowl, and by the time the concept had run its course, the Battle franchise closed out in 1988 just shy of the XX mark.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
According to Yun, researchers might someday tweak human stem cells to emulate the axolotl and recover thymus function.
—Taylor Mitchell Brown, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulate
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Jewsbury also highlighted the use of agate this season, which has calcium inclusions inside that imitate flowers.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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According to Lizbeth Levinson, an attorney with Fox Rothschild, this is a savvy strategy on the part of Costco, and one that has since been imitated by over 1000 other companies.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Screeners aren’t meant to diagnose learning disabilities like dyslexia, but rather identify areas where kids could use additional support.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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That means communication style and ongoing support matter just as much as technical expertise.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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But admiring an athlete and copying their choices are two different things — and a smiley piercing, especially one done at home, comes with real health risks that the ADA has specifically flagged.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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In a market as digitalized and transparent as China, short-term growth tactics are either achieved at the expense of brand equity or quickly copied — and often overtaken — within three to six months.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The floor-length, silk duchesse dress mimicked the silhouette and design of a classic trench coat, with tiny buckle detailing along the sleeve trims and a tie to secure the garment around her waist.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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These areas mimic a natural desert oasis environment, where trees are clumped together and left to grow naturally, producing fruit and nourishing the local wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Wearing matching leather coats, the two chatted constantly, pointing at parade formations and singing along with performers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even with the game result finalized at this point, the anticipation to see how Maura would react to Rob’s betrayal was almost sky high, and the result matched the moment.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Isabella Sanchez equaled the eighth-best Cougars’ high jump ever (5 feet, 1 feet).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Experts measured performance using C-rates, where 1C equals a one-hour charge from empty to full.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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They are seated in a front row of the House chamber floor, signifying their significant and unique role in stewarding the Constitution.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Taken together, the surge might signify a new chapter in this millennia-old saga.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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