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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
An emboldened Trump is instead gravitating toward and seeking to emulate the absolute rulers he’s long praised and found kinship with.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
The deck also includes a noise reduction circuit that emulates Dolby B, enabling it to play pre-recorded Dolby B cassette tapes.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Sadly, not even id Software themselves are trying to emulate them with The Dark Ages.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
Cruise was immediately amused, eager to emulate it.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 May 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
The deck also includes a noise reduction circuit that emulates Dolby B, enabling it to play pre-recorded Dolby B cassette tapes.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Sadly, not even id Software themselves are trying to emulate them with The Dark Ages.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
Cruise was immediately amused, eager to emulate it.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulate
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Life is not imitating art for The White Lotus stars Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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One example is the achievement of Heinz ketchup in validating its market dominance by showing how art imitates life, and AI imitates humans.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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That means Miami’s bullpen has had to cover just two innings, thanks in large part to Hugus.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
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This might mean using AI to translate poetry from unfamiliar cultures, diving into scientific fields outside your expertise, or engaging with philosophical questions that stretch your thinking.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Government officials believe the impersonator used artificial intelligence to copy Wiles' voice for calls.—
Jordan King
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Many voters in Argentina believed that firm action was needed to correct course on Argentina’s deeply unstable economy; now, other leaders in Latin America, Europe, and the U.S. are seeking to copy Milei’s chainsaw approach to public spending.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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South Korea’s new president should mimic Moon’s approach by pushing his national security staff and economic advisers to get into the weeds with their North Korean counterparts.—
John Delury,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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His performance this year for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies of the Double-A Eastern League mimics Lincecum’s results early in his 10-year career after being the 10th overall choice in the 2006 Draft by the San Francisco Giants.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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That matches Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar as the fastest active defenseman to that mark.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The singer donned a completely sheer Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown to promote her new record on Wednesday, June 4, at Rockefeller Center in New York City, accentuating her chic look with matching black underwear and no bra in a risqué, NSFW Instagram post.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Oh, by the way, just one light-year equals nearly 6 trillion miles.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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Raphinha also equalled the record for most goal involvements in a Champions League season by a Barcelona player (19, by Lionel Messi in 2011-2012).—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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With Bitcoin presently trading around $106,000, this signifies a solid 55% gain on their investment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Veteran Tribute This year’s AMAs signified a major leap in location and time of year.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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