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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
Interpublic shares jumped 11% on the news, while Omnicom stock slid 7%, with the moves emulating the classic pattern of a merger.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Trump’s emphasis on government efficiency is ripped from the playbook of an early 20th century president — but probably not the one Trump would hope to emulate.
—Laura Ellyn Smith / Made By History, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
Add the sleek profile sneakers to your footwear lineup to emulate their street style looks in any of the on-sale colors and patterns, including iceberg green, beige, or checkerboard peach.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
In the video, Barron Trump speaks with a Slovenian accent emulating his mother.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Trump’s emphasis on government efficiency is ripped from the playbook of an early 20th century president — but probably not the one Trump would hope to emulate.
—Laura Ellyn Smith / Made By History, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
Add the sleek profile sneakers to your footwear lineup to emulate their street style looks in any of the on-sale colors and patterns, including iceberg green, beige, or checkerboard peach.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
In the video, Barron Trump speaks with a Slovenian accent emulating his mother.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Life really does imitate art — and Jeremy Strong is here for it.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump often mocked Macron, imitating his accent and threatening to impose steep tariffs on wine and champagne bottles shipped to the U.S. if France tried to tax American companies.SYLVIE CORBET, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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That means, assuming Avengers: Doomsday takes place in the present, an octogenarian Captain America might not make the most sense as a vehicle for Evans' big return.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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With no other natural habitat and a population in the low 200s, the disturbance to the pupfish could mean trouble.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Once the studios' back catalogues hit the internet they could instantly be copied and made available to pirates all over the world.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Cartoon by Emily Bernstein Copy link to cartoon Copy link to cartoon Link copied Shop Shop The Olympics ended on August 11th, with Macron still no closer to resolving the dilemma of who would lead the government.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Teen in Critical Condition After Contracting Canada's First ‘Presumptive’ Human Case of Bird Flu Symptoms of bird flu mimic those associated with influenza, according to the CDC: fever, fatigue, cough, muscle aches, sore throat, shortness of breath, stuffy or runny nose, eye redness, and headaches.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bodice of the dress mimicked the skirt’s subtle embroidery, with glimmering elements added to the frock.Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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The official noted similar flight approach patterns from nearby airports matched the visual sightings reported to tip lines.Zoe Sottile, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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In a photo and video shared on the Chiefs' official Instagram account, the NFL star can be seen walking down the airplane stairs wearing a denim jacket and matching denim pants covered with what appears to be white lace accents.Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Of course people got hooked: More excitement and no effort equaled a better future.Todd Eckert, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
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Keep in mind that one teaspoon of sugar equals four grams.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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This announcement signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to expand its footprint slowly and carefully throughout the world’s most glamorous destinations.Caroline Tell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Each of the four categories is labeled with a color, which also signifies their difficulty level.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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