emulates

present tense third-person singular of emulate
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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 Nvidia, which surrendered $589 billion in a day to DeepSeek's legend, is the company DeepSeek now depends on and emulates. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Oscar emulates him with another round of Volcano Mode a minute later. Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulates
Verb
  • Chelsea’s less selective approach to selling within the Premier League means Arsenal have sent £149million to their fellow Londoners, more than to any other domestic rivals.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Terrific—carry on with your chubby little juice grenades and tell your partner that love means never criticizing someone’s convenience foods.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
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  • Over the weekend, movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment accused Robinhood of creating an unauthorized market that imitates trading in AMC shares through its overseas platform without the company’s approval.
    Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Sometimes life imitates art, but other times, art imitates life.
    Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
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  • One point equals one spot on the racetrack, so five points over 10 weeks is nothing.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Next Competitive Advantage One of the biggest misconceptions about enterprise AI is that lower AI spend equals better governance.
    Prajkta Waditwar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Still, those details deserve more attention when a new site also copies campaign branding or asks for money.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
  • This rapid method copies the parasite’s genetic material until there’s enough to detect, rather than trying to grow the organism.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Two stars indicate a restaurant is worth a detour, while one star signifies a restaurant that is worth a stop.
    James Powel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This new event title sponsorship signifies a deeper commitment, moving beyond the initial agreement focused on fan engagement.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • The designs were inspired by Versailles, literally and philosophically, from the mirrors on the ceiling to the primary bedroom that mimics Marie Antoinette’s (the bed itself has sumptuous privacy curtains).
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The light-catching base mimics the sparkle of sun hitting the water, while the fish-bone details add a cheeky contrast.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Astroscale’s business is focused on satellite servicing and mitigation of space junk, a segment of the market that matches well with rockets the size of Isar’s Spectrum for dedicated rides to orbit.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Even its rugged titanium shell is unchanged from the Ultra 3, and Samsung's $700 Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 matches its dive and endurance credentials.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Emulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulates. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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