Thesaurus results for EMULATES

emulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of emulate

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 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 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

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For many, that means constant worry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
That means not only are bondholder profits tax-exempt, but the complexes themselves no longer have to pay property taxes.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026