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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
Like many performance EVs attempting to address the absence of combustion-engine noise, Genesis has also developed a bespoke electric Active Sound Design system to create a soundtrack that emulates an ICE vehicle.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Virgin with Codex emulates the original painting’s translucent hair.
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Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
The experience emulates the strategy, physical competition and even starvation sometimes.
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Charlotte Walsh,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Revolve is all about polished wardrobe essentials, and this two-piece set emulates the online retailer’s signature style.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Following film was a full run on the team’s NBA floor rather than the practice facility, which better emulates a game feel.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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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Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
22 Mar. 2026
The room sits at 160 degrees Fahrenheit, and while only beer is served here, the interior perfectly emulates the traditional farmhouse dining rooms that dot the Black Forest.
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Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, anyone online can browse Epstein’s correspondence on Jmail, a site that emulates the experience of browsing his Gmail inbox.
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Virgin with Codex emulates the original painting’s translucent hair.
—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
The experience emulates the strategy, physical competition and even starvation sometimes.
—
Charlotte Walsh,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Revolve is all about polished wardrobe essentials, and this two-piece set emulates the online retailer’s signature style.
—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Following film was a full run on the team’s NBA floor rather than the practice facility, which better emulates a game feel.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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.
—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
22 Mar. 2026
The room sits at 160 degrees Fahrenheit, and while only beer is served here, the interior perfectly emulates the traditional farmhouse dining rooms that dot the Black Forest.
—
Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, anyone online can browse Epstein’s correspondence on Jmail, a site that emulates the experience of browsing his Gmail inbox.
—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulates
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This moment means a lot to me, man.
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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The undulating roofline imitates the Allegheny Mountains, and 38 steel columns create a canopy reminiscent of the region's forests, Prix Versailles says.
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My mother imitates me, then converts the word into a pair of Korean syllables that sound most like the German.
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When Excellence Becomes Exhaustion One of the greatest misconceptions about high performance is the belief that achievement automatically equals wellness.
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Seven multiplied by 400 equals $2,800.
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The technology copies tone, speech patterns, and accents closely enough that many people can't tell the difference between a real voice and a fake one.
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The logic behind the format essentially copies what Spotify has done with podcasts, which is shorter listens leading to longer-form engagement over time.
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This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.
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But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.
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This more traditional twist-in design mimics that kind of packability, with a collapsible base that separates into smaller pieces.
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Lewis set a Guinness World Record for slackline surfing, swaying his feet side to side in a rocking motion that mimics surfing, while keeping his balance above China’s Diaoshuilou waterfall in 2011.
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On the other hand, the Sapphire Preferred’s 100,000-point bonus (after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening) matches the all-time best intro bonus for this card.
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When the results came back from a genome sequencing laboratory, they were handed off to FHD Forensics, a company that matches DNA with historical genealogy records to identify unknown human remains.
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“Emulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulates. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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