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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
Barnett pointed to Peanuts and Mario Kart as two brands the new Backyard Sports overseers hope to emulate.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2025
However, the findings may still guide policymakers in efforts to emulate the outcomes of the highest-performing regions.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
What followed was seven years of wandering in the wilderness, as HBO struggled to emulate the Netflix model.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The company is emulating a strategy recently put into place by rival Comcast.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2025
However, the findings may still guide policymakers in efforts to emulate the outcomes of the highest-performing regions.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
What followed was seven years of wandering in the wilderness, as HBO struggled to emulate the Netflix model.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The company is emulating a strategy recently put into place by rival Comcast.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulate
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But as these systems gained the ability to imitate reasoning, planning, and decision-making among options, emergent behaviors began raising red flags.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Some fireworks transcend the standard pops and booms to imitate a non-fiery object.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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That meant buying physical books offered a legal workaround.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
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An email that copied Peizer also laid out the scope of the problems: Cigna was worried about budget overruns and lack of cost savings, and questioned Ontrak’s cost calculations.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Please do not copy and paste FT articles and redistribute by email or post to the web.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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In August 2017, a giant inflatable chicken designed to mimic Trump's features drew widespread media attention when staged near the White House as a form of protest, garnering viral interest on social media.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Grain-free cat food features animal protein as the primary ingredient and is perfect for owners who want to mimic their cat’s natural diet and those with cats that are allergic or sensitive to grain.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine shakes hands with Coco Gauff of the U.S. after winning the first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Malone’s emphasis on packaging, design and narrative matches the premium travel-retail consumer mindset to a tee.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Recognizing That Potential Needs Proof A name on a board deck does not equal a ready successor.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Yields and prices move inversely in the bond market, meaning higher yields equal lower prices and potentially a decline in demand.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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This discount signifies investor skepticism regarding BP’s changing strategy, lackluster earnings, and structural challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Juneteenth, observed annually in the United States on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history, signifying the effective end of slavery in the U.S.—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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