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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
Miuccia Prada transformed the brand into a fashion juggernaut, turning the infamous ugly chic aesthetic into must-have or must-emulate looks and accessories that bring intellectual heft to runway fashion — a theme of the original movie, which offered a peek beyond fashion-world frivolity.
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Haliburton then emulated Miller by making the same choke gesture after his bouncing, buzzer-beating long 2-pointer forced overtime in Game 1 of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals — a game, and series, the Pacers would go on to win.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
With its citizen-friendly design and forward-looking engineering approach, this might be one for other countries to emulate in the years to come.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Google may be emulating that strategy.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Haliburton then emulated Miller by making the same choke gesture after his bouncing, buzzer-beating long 2-pointer forced overtime in Game 1 of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals — a game, and series, the Pacers would go on to win.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
With its citizen-friendly design and forward-looking engineering approach, this might be one for other countries to emulate in the years to come.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Google may be emulating that strategy.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulate
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Streep imitated how Hawn, 80, would arrive on set, always apologetic.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Speaking in Ormond Beach, DeSantis took aim at Jeffries’ recent warnings to Florida Republicans over redistricting, appearing to use African-American vernacular to imitate the Brooklyn lawmaker, who in 2023 became the first Black politician to lead a major party in Congress.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Milan’s defeat on Sunday lunchtime meant Inter could clinch the Scudetto with a draw against Parma.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Interestingly enough, his rise as a baseball player meant making the ultimate personal sacrifice.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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At every turn, OpenAI has appeared eager to copy the success of its rival.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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To make those mini-hearts at scale, Sharma said, researchers use bioreactors that effectively mimic microgravity.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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As Aaron Boone summoned Tim Hill to the mound in the seventh inning of the Yankees‘ win over the Orioles on Saturday, the manager mimicked the reliever’s sidearm delivery.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Leaders broadly agreed that the shale revolution has buffered American consumers from the worst of the current energy shock in ways Europe, Asia, and Africa cannot match.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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And some of the state’s congressional Democrats are worried the impulse to match Republican partisan efforts would be bad for the American electorate.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The reasons for the enrollment declines vary, while solutions aren’t around the corner, though some suggest fewer students equals more resources to those who remain.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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First, flexibility does not equal completion.—
Ian Gibson,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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The follow-up session resulted in commitment to the concept of the United Nations, which, moving forward, signified the Allies’ goals in World War II.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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These walls signify what that sacrifice has meant across nearly two centuries.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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