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as in came (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 imitated
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 emulated
California is often a political staging ground for progressive initiatives on issues such as environmental safeguards, worker rights and protections for minorities that are then emulated by other Democratic states and used by Republicans to attack Democrats in swing areas.
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Joseph Ax, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Stabroek News became known for solid, independent journalism and set high standards emulated across the region.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The layered rugs are easily emulated, and available across retailers from Revival to Etsy to Beni, depending on your price point.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
Mahan claimed policies under his watch have reduced crime and the number of unsheltered residents, helped police solve every city homicide for nearly the last four years, and should be emulated statewide.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
This was the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, which was founded in 1971 in Lima, and aimed to create a community, especially involving young people, that emulated the closely supervised life of pre-Vatican II Catholicism.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Mounfield’s coffin was wrapped in a multi-coloured print which emulated the cover of the Stone Roses’ legendary 1989 debut record, while fans lining the street wore merchandise of the group.
—Nick Reilly, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2025
El Gran Combo’s big band format would become a template for many subsequent big salsa bands, and so would to Ithier’s military precision, emulated by bands like Colombia’s Grupo Niche.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2025
During tests, the demonstrator successfully emulated real-world instantaneous reserve applications using actual grid frequency data.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
Joseph Ax, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Stabroek News became known for solid, independent journalism and set high standards emulated across the region.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The layered rugs are easily emulated, and available across retailers from Revival to Etsy to Beni, depending on your price point.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
Mahan claimed policies under his watch have reduced crime and the number of unsheltered residents, helped police solve every city homicide for nearly the last four years, and should be emulated statewide.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
This was the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, which was founded in 1971 in Lima, and aimed to create a community, especially involving young people, that emulated the closely supervised life of pre-Vatican II Catholicism.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Mounfield’s coffin was wrapped in a multi-coloured print which emulated the cover of the Stone Roses’ legendary 1989 debut record, while fans lining the street wore merchandise of the group.
—Nick Reilly, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2025
El Gran Combo’s big band format would become a template for many subsequent big salsa bands, and so would to Ithier’s military precision, emulated by bands like Colombia’s Grupo Niche.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2025
During tests, the demonstrator successfully emulated real-world instantaneous reserve applications using actual grid frequency data.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulated
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Further, the actress, known for her work across TV and film, discusses how art has imitated life and why The Pitt reminds her of The Great British Bake-Off.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Among them was a young white man in a suit who held up an Indian flag, imitated an Indian accent and extolled the virtues of public defecation.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Think sea-view terraces, kitchens meant for real cooking, and hosts who treat you less like a guest and more like extended family.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets are now just 10 games away from the end of their regular season on April 12, which in recent seasons has meant that the crowds are paltry, the team is irrelevant and everyone is just ready to get the slog over with.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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In an mRNA vaccine, the vaccine gives the body a section of mRNA, genetic material copied from DNA that encodes one of the pathogen’s proteins.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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During that visit, Pretel brought documents that were copied.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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With just $75 in his pocket, Tolkan landed in a cold water flat where the rent equaled his VA check.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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Under Biden, the United States saw the saw the biggest reduction in childhood poverty in its history—rates that had been roughly on a par with poor countries (like Mexico) suddenly equaled generous social democracies (like Switzerland and Germany).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Their system consisted of submerging pre-term lambs in artificial amniotic fluid, where a pumpless oxygenator, supplied by a sweep gas, mimicked placental perfusion.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hottovy remembers two years ago when Justin Steele suffered a hamstring injury and ultimately missed five weeks at the start of the season, the Cubs were able to build a throwing program based on the Catapult data that best mimicked Steele pitching.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Inside, dramatic interiors set the tone, matched by excellent service.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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After starters Mitch Keller and David Peterson matched zeros in 42-degree weather, Nick Gonzales lined an RBI single for Pittsburgh with one out in the 10th to break a scoreless tie.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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That signified Terry’s 15th goal and 50th point of 2025-26, marking the first time the Ducks have had four 50-point producers in nine seasons.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Emulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulated. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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