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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
Much of the aesthetic was defined by long-slung, horizontal homes that were intended to emulate the graceful expanse of the midwest Prairie.
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton ran on policies widely seen as emulating Donald Trump.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 3 May 2025
Bakker, in particular, was emulated by drag queens in the South during her ‘80s heyday for her heavy makeup and gaudy dress.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Their contributions ensured the species was no longer on the brink and their legacy became a conservation model worth emulating.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Christians are to imitate Christ, the true Good Samaritan, called to view all as nothing less than kin in sin and in the promise of salvation.—
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Volunteers rappelled from the top of a building as sirens went off and firecrackers erupted — apparently to imitate shelling in one drill in the Indian port city of Mumbai.—
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That means that any new releases of Port Ellen from the original distillery are going to get more and more expensive and more and more scarce.—
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So, why the attack on electric vehicles and what does this mean for car buyers? Need a break?—
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To Goldsborough, the fact that Joker's behavior got copied by his peers reveals the strength of these monkeys' drive to learn from others, even if the behavior doesn't completely make sense or have an obvious, immediate benefit.—
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But many others require clinicians to copy and paste transcripts, adding friction instead of removing it.—
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Misdiagnoses are possible, the FDA cautioned, as symptoms may mimic allergic reactions or other skin conditions, delaying appropriate treatment.—
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The gel mimics the feeling of down, offering a supportive but cushy experience.—
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Our customers no longer need to stress about layering or matching a bra, underwear, shapewear, and an outfit for every occasion.—
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If shortness of breath is new or doesn’t match your activity level or fitness, consult a healthcare provider.—
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The math is simple—as more Americans get back to work, higher employment equals higher payroll tax receipts which Medicare and Social Security depend on.—
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But in China, India, and Vietnam, use of the energy source has surged during the same period with growth rates equaling 6.9%, 9.9%, and 25% respectively.—
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The skyscraper signifies an important urban developmental stage, as defined by Brian J. Godfrey, a scholar of urban studies.—
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Also present is what would become Autopia, signifying that Disneyland in late 1953 had many of its early attractions solidified.—
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“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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