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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
All of this is controlled by a NVIDIA Jetson single-board computer, which hosts a message queuing telemetry transport (MQTT) broker to facilitate communication between the hardware and the software that emulates a real reactor.
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David Szondy
september 10, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
Thoughtful details went into the design, such as a grand entrance with a narrowing tunnel that emulates the dramatic walk into a world-class stadium.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The simple and classic wreath emulates harvest season, without all of the Thanksgiving tropes like pumpkins or squash.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
The nickname is the latest in a long line of posts from Newsom's team that emulates the style of President Trump- provocative and unashamedly boisterous.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Middleton was recently spotted with her hair looking noticeably lighter, something that emulates generations of women that have been known to face changes in their lives by, well… going blonde.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2025
The fragrance emulates a late summer, garden fresh tomato, plus some citrus and woodsy notes to really elevate the tomato-ness.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
David Szondy
september 10, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
Thoughtful details went into the design, such as a grand entrance with a narrowing tunnel that emulates the dramatic walk into a world-class stadium.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The simple and classic wreath emulates harvest season, without all of the Thanksgiving tropes like pumpkins or squash.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
The nickname is the latest in a long line of posts from Newsom's team that emulates the style of President Trump- provocative and unashamedly boisterous.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Middleton was recently spotted with her hair looking noticeably lighter, something that emulates generations of women that have been known to face changes in their lives by, well… going blonde.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2025
The fragrance emulates a late summer, garden fresh tomato, plus some citrus and woodsy notes to really elevate the tomato-ness.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulates
Verb
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This means designing curricula that force students to grapple with complexity before introducing AI assistance.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes art imitates life by skipping a generation.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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His rhetoric occasionally imitates Trump when talking about China and the World Trade Organization.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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As Office alumni branched out, copies begat copies.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Typically said when someone copies a trend, latches onto a friend's obsession, or just teases in a playful way.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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Purvis described a new finishing process that mimics the look of garment dyed denim without high minimums.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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Value is achieved incrementally and mimics the gradual nature of adoption that’s based on the company’s current level of maturity.—
Marco Santos,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That equals about $150 million in capital to be returned to shareholders, according to a TKO press release.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That’s expressed by their Adjusted Contact Score - 100 equals league average, the lower the number the better.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This public vitriol signifies a point of no return.—
Khaled Hassan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The women of #MomTok have been in high demand, and Paul’s leading Bachelorette status further signifies that.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Authorities are trying to see if the person in custody matches the person in the security footage, Mason said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the latest video, the rapper shows off a new box set edition of the album—including a bright yellow vinyl, which perfectly matches her hair color.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Emulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulates. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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