emulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of emulate
1
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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2
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. — 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
  1. means
  2. imitates
  3. equals
  4. copies
  5. signifies
  6. mimics
  7. matches
Verb
  • Also known as fragrance stacking, layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Furthermore, the centralized App Store infrastructure means third-party applications would cease to function if Apple's servers are no longer active.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of means
Verb
  • The undulating roofline imitates the Allegheny Mountains, and 38 steel columns create a canopy reminiscent of the region's forests, Prix Versailles says.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • My mother imitates me, then converts the word into a pair of Korean syllables that sound most like the German.
    — Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Definition of imitates
Verb
  • And the 2 million square feet in the complex equals seven Empire State buildings in New York City, said Chuck Kilroy of Delaware North, the casino project consultant.
    — Joe Marusak July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Sword fighting plus cape plus Francophilia plus hometown pride equals yes, please.
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of equals
Verb
  • Once inside, the burglar sends in a robotic assistant that races through the rooms, checks drawers, copies keys, locks cabinets and writes a demand note asking for money to unlock the data.
    — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • In that case, an election official copies a voter's selections from a defective ballot onto a new ballot that can be scanned in the voting machine.
    — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 July 2026
Definition of copies
Verb
  • His death signifies the loss of a key figure who bridged generations of one of baseball's most recognizable families, impacting the sport well beyond the major leagues.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Other notable sites include Dead Horse Gulch, a name that signifies the challenges faced by Gold Rush travelers, and Bridal Veil Falls, featuring a 300-foot-high waterfall.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Definition of signifies
Verb
  • Quadcopters remain highly visible because their bulky central bodies stay completely stationary while only rotors spin, but the Phantom Twist mimics a fast-spinning ceiling fan.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • These pants have a flat waistband — in both the front and back — and a look that mimics a faux hook-and-eye closure.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of mimics
Verb
  • Look at fees, investment options, educational tools, customer support, platform usability and whether the account type matches your experience level.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Tribal members drove around in a beat-up Buick flinging matches out the window.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of matches

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