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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
Therefore the options are either make real spending reductions, which might mean laying off workers and closing schools, or emulate the state’s gimmickry and hope the problems solve themselves.
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Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
Sequences like the ambulance chase recall the heyday of Jerry Bruckheimer and Joel Silver movies, which Berk and Olsen tried to emulate while putting their own spin on the genre via the film’s unconventional protagonist.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025
But if Barnes’s collection is a model to emulate, the saga of his organization is a lesson in founder’s-syndrome perils.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
Also, a subculture referred to as Saints Culture, which venerates mass killers as almost superhuman figures, frames high-casualty attacks as the ultimate and only legacy worth emulating.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
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Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
Sequences like the ambulance chase recall the heyday of Jerry Bruckheimer and Joel Silver movies, which Berk and Olsen tried to emulate while putting their own spin on the genre via the film’s unconventional protagonist.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025
But if Barnes’s collection is a model to emulate, the saga of his organization is a lesson in founder’s-syndrome perils.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
Also, a subculture referred to as Saints Culture, which venerates mass killers as almost superhuman figures, frames high-casualty attacks as the ultimate and only legacy worth emulating.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulate
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It’s been imitated to death by lesser films in the years that followed, but this first appearance still has a disarming spark.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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With over 100,000 followers on Instagram, her inspiring style has been often imitated, but never replicated.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2025
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That means nearly 40% of US households bought a car in 2024.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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That means the plan is expected to pay, on average, at least as much as Medicare’s standard prescription drug coverage.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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In his first-ever YouTube video, Sean Frank—the CEO of wallet brand Ridge—unpacks what most CMOs would consider proprietary gold: exactly how he’s spent over $10 million on influencer marketing, what worked, what didn’t, and how other brands can copy his playbook.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Designers are quick to spot—and avoid—materials that mimic luxury but fall flat.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Moving Racks for Better Yield: The strawberries transition seamlessly between warmth during the day and cooler temperatures at night, mimicking natural conditions and increasing annual production.—
Chrissy Tracey,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Only the Preston North End team of 1888-89 have matched them in the history of England’s top division — but their 15 goals conceded came in a season consisting of only 22 fixtures.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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When actions do not match expectations, credibility fades.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Balancing Cost With Authentic Branding Cutting costs by using generic content equals ineffective brand recognition.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Yields and prices move in opposite directions and one basis point equals 0.01%.—
Brian Evans,Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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In an age of constant disruption and rising expectations, this mindset—grounded in leadership rather than solely in systems—could signify the ultimate competitive advantage.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Lastly, a Delta value near 0 signifies that the put option is out-of-the-money and will exhibit virtually no price sensitivity to movements in the underlying asset.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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