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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
People begin to emulate the behaviors and take more interpersonal risks to create strong bonds in the team.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Start to emulate a slow swimming motion by raising your right arm and left leg and then your left arm and right leg.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Kendall Jenner followed suit in 2023, emulating the blonde bombshell in her iconic 1953 Life photoshoot for Halloween.
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Christina Aguilera as Cher
In 2023, Christina Aguilera paid homage to Cher by dressing as her Burlesque (2010) costar's character, Tess Scali.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Denning sang the demo that day and played a languid guitar solo, emulating Vince Gill’s melodic style.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Start to emulate a slow swimming motion by raising your right arm and left leg and then your left arm and right leg.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Kendall Jenner followed suit in 2023, emulating the blonde bombshell in her iconic 1953 Life photoshoot for Halloween.
02 of 39
Christina Aguilera as Cher
In 2023, Christina Aguilera paid homage to Cher by dressing as her Burlesque (2010) costar's character, Tess Scali.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Denning sang the demo that day and played a languid guitar solo, emulating Vince Gill’s melodic style.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulate
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There's also a more foot-like Sole, for better imitating a human walking gait.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2024
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Governed by Neptune, the planet of fantasy and film, Pisces is naturally drawn to iconic characters and cinematic flair, and Nyong’o’s choice proves that life really does imitate art.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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On the other hand, if green agents get pushed out of the profession, that will mean fewer opportunities for the pros to take advantage of them.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Collins has introduced several changes meant to monetize the business, including subscriptions, organized live events, and bringing back physical copies of the paper and its television parody, the Onion News Network.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The experiment showed that the birds were able to learn how to get food out of a puzzle box by copying the solution from others.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The labs of the Middle East have never been as fastidious as the Bulgarian ones were about copying captagon.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the new study, the team mimicked a sewer environment under extreme conditions in a lab and rapidly sped up the fatberg formation process over 30 days.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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These videos mimic content from U.S. government agencies and more than 50 news organizations, including the BBC, France 24, and Fox News.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Designed exclusively for the 2024 Mac Mini M4, this Stand & Hub matches the size and look of the new Mac Mini M4 perfectly.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Any time the Buffalo Bills have matched up with the Chiefs over the past few seasons, the games have typically been thrillers.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Funke’s devoted following equals a tough reservation but bar seating and of course, picture-perfect cocktails available too.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Generally, Arndt added, the first year of a medium-sized dog equals about 15 human years, while the second is more like nine human years, and then every year after that is equivalent to about five human years.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Similarly, Harris will also be holding her final campaign event in the state, signifying the critical role the state plays in securing the presidency.Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the downstairs ballroom, Guadagnino embraces his two co-stars, signifying their close relationship.Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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