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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
Exploring new techniques and tactile fabrications that emulate raw materials like steel, glass and leather — the Fall collection sees sculptural silhouettes crafted in glossy oil slick vinyls, iridescent silks, metallic lamé and intricate abstract embroideries that emulate tire tracks.
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Its lightest shade, Biscuit, perfectly nails the ashy tone that emulates natural shadows of bone structure.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
That’s a good sign for specialist funds like Conviction and those that may seek to emulate it.
—Alex Konrad, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025
In the show, Belle emulates blogger Milla Blake (Alycia Debnam-Carey), who found brief success treating her (real) cancer naturally.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Its lightest shade, Biscuit, perfectly nails the ashy tone that emulates natural shadows of bone structure.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
That’s a good sign for specialist funds like Conviction and those that may seek to emulate it.
—Alex Konrad, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025
In the show, Belle emulates blogger Milla Blake (Alycia Debnam-Carey), who found brief success treating her (real) cancer naturally.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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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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That means the seeding will not always be the same as the final rankings done by the CFP selection committee.—
Stephen Hawkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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This means businesses can deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2025
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The negro has been too long associated with the white man not to have copied his vices as well as his virtues.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
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Human engineers also iteratively refine their solutions, running tests and debugging unexpected behaviors, an approach that LLMs struggle to copy.—
The Physics arXiv Blog,
Discover Magazine,
21 Feb. 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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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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Scarlett Johanssen In De Beers The awards presenter chose more than 80 carats of diamonds by De Beers London, including the Midnight Aura necklace and earrings, to accessorize her sapphire blue velvet Thierry Mugler gown and matching gloves.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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On a seven-day cruise, $300 could equal about five drinks a day.—
Josh Rivera,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Sullivan’s floor finish is the highest in program history on that event, and her all-around finish equals the best.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Republican Party mentioned education 31 times in their 1980 Republican Platform, signifying the immediate concern of education policy and a shift towards bipartisan focus on schooling issues.—
Mallory Hutchings-Tryon / Made by History,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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The researchers concluded that the uptick in online searches signifies the need for public health officials to stay in front of the issue of gambling addiction, including through research and a comprehensive health care response.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC News,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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