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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
Virgin with Codex emulates the original painting’s translucent hair.
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Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
The experience emulates the strategy, physical competition and even starvation sometimes.
—Charlotte Walsh, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Her own of-the-moment style was something that many Ron Herman shoppers sought to emulate.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
His biggest achievement at City has been winning the Premier League-Champions League-FA Cup treble in the 2022-23 season, emulating the feat of Manchester United in 1999.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
The experience emulates the strategy, physical competition and even starvation sometimes.
—Charlotte Walsh, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Her own of-the-moment style was something that many Ron Herman shoppers sought to emulate.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
His biggest achievement at City has been winning the Premier League-Champions League-FA Cup treble in the 2022-23 season, emulating the feat of Manchester United in 1999.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulate
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The first of its kind in a daily newspaper, it was syndicated and later widely imitated.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The Yellow Chartreuse with its honeyed complexity imitates the lingering natural sweetness of the agave nectar, and the juicy bittersweet orange from the Aperol takes the role of the Cointreau, all atop a subtle smoky backbone.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Manchester City are coming to terms with life after Pep Guardiola — but that does not mean their days of dominance are coming to an end.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Which means that Sula Mae Peace means Peace Peace, which is a kind of wonderful ironic doubling because this is not a peaceful clan of people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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What cannot be copied is proprietary data that is clean, structured and refreshed continuously.—
Russell Sarder,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Arms researchers shown images and videos of the smaller drone’s components say its fuselage has been copied by dozens of Chinese companies even now selling similar models on China’s equivalent of Amazon, AliExpress.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The guest rooms were designed to emulate a lakeside escape, while the hotel’s corridor carpets mimic a sandy beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The underwater world informed also her approach to accessories, which ranged from mesh handbags studded with transparent beads mimicking drops of water to statement necklaces, bracelets and belts evoking octopus tentacles and small anchovies.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Detectives followed up and obtained surveillance footage of individuals who matched the description of the suspects and their cars near the crime scene, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Best Women’s Clothing Deals My favorite part of traveling, besides the destination itself, is curating the ultimate travel wardrobe that perfectly matches the vibe of the trip.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Crean Lutheran’s Noah Richardson equaled his county-leading season best in the pole vault with his victorious clearance of 15 feet, 16 inches.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Quarles also pushed back on the assumption that more amenities equals more legitimacy.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Opponents could sense that Sabalenka’s demeanor signified a collapse was underway.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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