Thesaurus results for EMULATED

emulated

verb

past tense of emulate

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 Others snapped selfies holding physical copies of Hard Court and marveled at the chestnut burrs—that emulated the look of tennis balls—placed around the shop. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Liccardo pitched the framework as a legislative model that could be emulated across levels of local government in the Bay Area to create region-wide protection against potential ICE facilities. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Although other programs popped up about the same time around the country, Tulsa's is recognized as a model and has been widely emulated. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 24 July 2026 The monks emulated Buddha’s journey — walking barefoot, eating one meal a day, and sleeping under the stars. — Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 17 July 2026 Mark Ford Rosemary Tonks emulated French Symbolist poets before converting to Christianity and renouncing all her own works. — The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026 Byrd quips, adding that the next generation has emulated her work. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Outfits such as The Bespoke Retreat Company, The Nest in Cornwall and Wales’ Coach House Retreat have emulated the solo aspect. — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 The driveway boys emulated everybody on those rosters. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 23 June 2026

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For families Ski vacations and mountain vacations are meant to be enjoyed with the whole family—there’s little that is more connecting than a day on the slopes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The move is meant to bring down high diesel costs across the country ahead of the midterm elections.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026

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The slow exchange with oxygen is imitated with micro-oxygenation technology — essentially, blowing bubbles through the wine.

— Peter Hahn, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
This succinct statement follows outpourings of both support and criticism of Sims, including additional allegations that YISE has imitated other beauty brands—the very thing Sims was lamenting.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of imitated

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The Bears’ eight offensive touchdowns equaled a franchise record, the first time the team had hit the mark since 1980 and the fifth time in its 107-season history, per Pro Football Reference.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The rapid development of James, a senior wide receiver/tight end who finished with five catches for 83 yards, is emblematic of a team that went 1-8 in 2024, raised its win total to four last year and has already equaled that number this season.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of equaled

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The lecture last week focused on how anti-Mexican politics have always worked in Orange County and usually go on to be copied nationwide.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
In traditional enterprise architecture, data is largely stored, copied and moved.

— Kobi Nissan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of copied

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Reuters also matched career information or job titles for eight people against court filings, news reports, public profiles and online posts.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Later in the night, Harry and Jenna Johnson matched their score, tying for the top of the leaderboard alongside Amber and Pasha.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of matched

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In pre-industrial times, farmers planted an array of different crops in the same space, creating a diverse environment that mimicked natural ecosystems.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Gray wore a double-breasted blazer with faint lines that mimicked the angularity of the garment’s construction.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of mimicked

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Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, the track signified that Vaundy’s songwriting is still very much evolving.

— Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Crucially, the moment signified a major thaw in the strained relations between India and China, and this bilateral reconciliation is perhaps the most significant geopolitical byproduct of the summit.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

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