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as in to come (to)
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 to imitate
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 emulate
Not only was the orchestra impressively in sync, but the entire Sibelius seemed to emulate that energized but organic motion.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Some emulate a wardrobe and aesthetic akin to women from the 1950s.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
American ideas of sovereignty and popular participation were inspirational, as well, but the United States as a model proved harder to emulate.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Meta started to emulate that strategy last year with 2D Android apps for Quest, but the company doesn’t have the same library of millions of existing mobile apps.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Some emulate a wardrobe and aesthetic akin to women from the 1950s.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
American ideas of sovereignty and popular participation were inspirational, as well, but the United States as a model proved harder to emulate.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Meta started to emulate that strategy last year with 2D Android apps for Quest, but the company doesn’t have the same library of millions of existing mobile apps.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emulate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulate
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Gone were the regal ceremony and traditionalism, replaced by a humility intended to imitate Christ’s poverty.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Xi has no reason to imitate Putin’s reckless break with Europe and the United States.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Prosecutors implemented no-drop policies, meaning that charges, once entered, could not be withdrawn, even at the request of a victim.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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The streaming service currently offers a 30-day free trial, which means that new and eligible returning subscribers can watch a portion of the season for free.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Simian virus 40 normally lives in wild rhesus monkeys — and in biology labs, where researchers have used it to study how DNA gets transcribed and copied.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Along with several recent controversies, Meghan Markle is now being accused of copying Pamela Anderson's cooking show with her upcoming lifestyle series.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cybercriminals have adopted machine learning and AI to revolutionize their tactics, employing tools that automate reconnaissance, craft hyper-realistic phishing emails and mimic trusted voices or identities.—
Jeremy Dodson,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Cows, sheep, and other livestock are allowed to roam freely in pastures that mimic natural environments.5 This is believed to be healthier for the animals and produce more nutrient-dense meat and milk.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
24 Feb. 2025
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For example, cities 1-2-3 and 2-3-1 have a large overlap: the last two digits of the first permutation match the first two digits of the second, so they can be combined to form 1-2-3-1.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2025
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Stone paired the look with matching burgundy satin sandals from the brand and also wore Louis Vuitton High Jewelry pieces from the Deep Time collection.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Unpaid domestic and care work would equal a substantial portion of global GDP if given an equivalent monetary value, according to the ILO, who said that in some countries that amount would exceed 40%, based on conservative estimates.—
Meera Senthilingam,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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In red states, U.S. hiring equaled 2% of 5.43 million jobs added overall in five years.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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This commitment signifies a departure from traditional norms, a bold strategy aiming to redefine consumer expectations.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, tongue bleeding can also signify other conditions, including vitamin deficiency, infections, or cancer.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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