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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
Imagine a company that wants contractors to emulate its brand but excludes them from various team engagements.
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Dewayne Hart, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Don’t rush into it Dawn Hennessy (she/her), 25, Empowerment Program Coordinator
The reason it’s called eating out is because it’s supposed to emulate a feast in front of you — the feast being the ass.
—Ian Kumamoto, Them, 25 Mar. 2025
Few arguing against a consumerist society appear to be willing to emulate them, yet many often draw a line between wasteful consumption and necessary goods.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In February Brown dyed her hair from golden brown to platinum blonde and began emulating the voluminous hairstyles of ’90s icons like Pamela Anderson and Jessica Simpson, with the red carpet outfits to match.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
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Dewayne Hart, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Don’t rush into it Dawn Hennessy (she/her), 25, Empowerment Program Coordinator
The reason it’s called eating out is because it’s supposed to emulate a feast in front of you — the feast being the ass.
—Ian Kumamoto, Them, 25 Mar. 2025
Few arguing against a consumerist society appear to be willing to emulate them, yet many often draw a line between wasteful consumption and necessary goods.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In February Brown dyed her hair from golden brown to platinum blonde and began emulating the voluminous hairstyles of ’90s icons like Pamela Anderson and Jessica Simpson, with the red carpet outfits to match.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulate
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Emmy-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser, the lead of game show drama The Luckiest Man in America, came close to life imitating art and being a contestant himself.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 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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If approved, the order will not go into effect until well after the April 15, 2025, tax deadline, which means that, at least this year, taxpayers who file on time and want a paper-check refund should still be able to get one.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
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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However, for his role as legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow, Clooney picked up a bottle of hair dye to mimic the broadcaster’s look more accurately.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
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The massive hot springs complex will not only have pools fed by the geothermal waters bubbling up from the hometown Sulphur Springs, but will also offer soaks in specialized mineral pools that mimic the blend of some of the world’s most famous hot springs.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 2024 production level almost matches that of 2021, when postponed shoots piled up in the aftermath of the pandemic.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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