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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
Stabroek News became known for solid, independent journalism and set high standards emulated across the region.
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
By emulating public-private collaborations such as Redwood Rising within today’s budget, AB 2494 would generate up to four times more jobs for workers with similar skillsets.
—Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Since launching her record-shattering Eras Tour in 2023, the superstar has inspired fans to emulate everything from her red carpet glamour to her off-duty staples.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Importantly, Europe’s opportunity is not to emulate Silicon Valley model for model.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
By emulating public-private collaborations such as Redwood Rising within today’s budget, AB 2494 would generate up to four times more jobs for workers with similar skillsets.
—Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Since launching her record-shattering Eras Tour in 2023, the superstar has inspired fans to emulate everything from her red carpet glamour to her off-duty staples.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Importantly, Europe’s opportunity is not to emulate Silicon Valley model for model.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulate
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And that is exactly why the fixation on recreating her look and imitating her to a T is so misguided.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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The indie movie, which runs a tight 1 hour and 21 minutes, is a perfect example of life imitating art — minus the murder.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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This means that your desire to whip things in shape at home or with a family member might be ill-timed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The losses deepened after the Fed decided to keep its main interest rate steady, instead of resuming cuts meant to give the job market and economy a boost.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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To be clear, do yourself a favor and don’t ruin your March by copying a pasting a Golden bracket.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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To keep your space from feeling like it was copied and pasted from a furniture store display, prioritize one-of-a-kind pieces of different scales, textures, and pattern.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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These systems can detect naval mines and trigger them safely by mimicking the movement and acoustic signals of large ships.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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This manicure has a mix of moss green shades and lighter beige tints that mimic nature's landscape.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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The data matches records of episodic droughts in Europe that may have triggered local wildfires.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
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One ever-hustling entrepreneur even developed an iPhone dating app that matches singles in public bomb shelters.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mid-majors received only four at-large invitations, equaling the record low since the tournament expanded to 68 teams in 2011.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The four goals Minnesota allowed to the Whitecaps in the first half equaled the club’s record-worst total in the opening 45 minutes, which came against New England that March.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Based on this data, the rally to start this week may not signify the lows have been hit yet.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Even a few drops could signify a big problem.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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