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as in means
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 imitates
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 emulates
Instead, the site recommends a homemade mixture consisting of four parts water to one part sugar, which emulates the amount of sugar naturally found in nectar.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
The season emulates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and avoiding the temptations of evil in the desert, as mentioned in the Bible.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
The season emulates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and avoiding the temptations of evil in the desert, as mentioned in the Bible.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
The 60-second spot emulates a karaoke screen at a bar, with basic computer animation and less-than-stylish graphics.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Developed with the biomaterials innovation company Bolt, the formulation emulates the properties of spider silk, which is known for its strength and flexibility.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
This rustic buffet cabinet from The Pioneer Woman’s Walmart collection emulates this traditional furniture piece with a few modernized updates.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Everything from the stunning lighting design (courtesy of Justin Townsend) to Groff's crooning vocals emulates a '50s night club.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
Last week, my colleague Scott Wapner sat down with McIlroy and his business partner Todd Sisitsky to discuss their investment in TGL, which athletes McIlroy emulates in business, his recent Masters and Ryder Cup victories, and, of course, his latest thoughts on LIV Golf.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
The season emulates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and avoiding the temptations of evil in the desert, as mentioned in the Bible.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
The season emulates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and avoiding the temptations of evil in the desert, as mentioned in the Bible.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
The 60-second spot emulates a karaoke screen at a bar, with basic computer animation and less-than-stylish graphics.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Developed with the biomaterials innovation company Bolt, the formulation emulates the properties of spider silk, which is known for its strength and flexibility.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
This rustic buffet cabinet from The Pioneer Woman’s Walmart collection emulates this traditional furniture piece with a few modernized updates.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Everything from the stunning lighting design (courtesy of Justin Townsend) to Groff's crooning vocals emulates a '50s night club.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
Last week, my colleague Scott Wapner sat down with McIlroy and his business partner Todd Sisitsky to discuss their investment in TGL, which athletes McIlroy emulates in business, his recent Masters and Ryder Cup victories, and, of course, his latest thoughts on LIV Golf.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulates
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This means its incredibly dense.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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That means there are no other doors along the way.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Patagonia’s proprietary synthetic fill imitates down’s structure by spinning air-trapping microfilaments around a central fiber and requires fewer stabilizing seams and baffles than down.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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And, because life sometimes imitates art, Williams and Storrie are heading to the Olympics.—
Anna Zucca,
Vanity Fair,
23 Jan. 2026
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From about 2011 to 2014, Gates emails Epstein directly, and often one of the pair copies Cohen or Nikolic.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Despite initial skepticism, the 1994 tournament drew record crowds and $50 million surplus, spurring MLS’s creation and innovations FIFA now copies worldwide.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The polymer mimics lipids in skin cell membranes and can capture moisture when humidity is high and deliver it back to the skin when the air is drier.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chalamet then mimics opera singing before McConaughey reels him back in.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Student in highly competitive high school learns that focusing on arts plus taking only one AP class equals an object of ridicule.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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These formulas use conservation of mass principles to describe how fluids move based on Newton’s second law of motion (force equals mass times acceleration).—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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The release signifies Sullivan couldn’t find a trade partner to offload Tagovailoa and his contract.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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After all, when placed on a marquee, this punctuation mark signifies that a film will contain an exceptional array of excitement, thrills, and shock, heightening our expectations — as well as our disappointment when (as often happens) the hype isn’t delivered.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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There are multiple social media accounts on several platforms with a username that matches the gunman's name.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Willard had also marveled on Saturday night that Pitino, 73, found a player who matches his intensity in senior forward/center Zuby Ejiofor.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Emulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulates. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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