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 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 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 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

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Even if the strait opened now, all that oil still needs to make its way through the refineries, which means prices wouldn't immediately drop.

— Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Mahan’s lackluster standing puts pressure on him to come up with something new to appeal to voters, even if that means breaking with Democrats.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026