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as in coming (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 imitating
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 emulating
Modern examples, however, have come a long way in emulating the look.
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Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
The team behind the new study believes that emulating this approach can be beneficial across various fields today.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
Interpublic shares at that point jumped 11% on the news, while Omnicom stock slid 7%, with the moves emulating the classic pattern of a merger.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
Absorbing and emulating Coltrane’s music was a passion for the teenage Levy.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
When the data arrives, the accomplice presents the card-emulating device at the ATM.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
At a distance, emulating the success of household names can feel like a herculean task.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The vibrant look included what appeared to be head-to-toe body paint emulating Camilla’s surprise stripes.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
From past to present, Brandy remains a style icon worth emulating.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulating
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James said while walking through the venue, imitating her excitement.—
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The people who are imitating Walter Cronkite don’t have his ethic.—
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There to support husband George, who is nominated for Best Male Actor, Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy at the 2026 ceremony for his performance in Jay Kelly, Amal added diamond drop earrings, a matching diamond bracelet, and a neat box clutch in that same traffic-stopping shade of red.—
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Meanwhile, Bell opted for a two piece moment — pairing a strapless rose gold beaded Ashi Studio bustier with a matching floor-length skirt.—
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Instead of compressing at the pixel level, the algorithm appears to be copying and manipulating objects from multiple images, while maintaining a degree of visual continuity.—
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Rather than chasing trends or copying what already works elsewhere, Salomon is investing in research and testing to guide their development process.—
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Other areas will use cluster planting, with trees grouped irregularly and open space between them, mimicking the look of a healthy forest.—
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Mold exposure doesn’t affect everyone, and in many, the symptoms can be mild, mimicking minor allergies.—
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That trio joined Trae Young and Luke Kennard on the sidelines, meaning Atlanta was without its top-two ball handlers in Young and Johnson, and five of its top seven players overall.—
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After an office romance begins, employee retention at the organization drops by six percentage points, meaning turnover is 14% greater than in comparable firms.—
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Restaurants can earn one, two or three stars, each level signifying a higher degree of excellence.—
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According to Accenture’s 2025 Pulse of Change report, 27% of organizations are already investing in AI agents across multiple parts of their enterprises, signifying the real value AI is creating.—
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The pair have both been criticised for their roles in England losing the Ashes in Australia yet again, with the home side wrapping up the series in a record-equalling 11 days.—
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By 2028, global data creation is projected to exceed 400 zettabytes—with a single zettabyte equalling one sextillion bytes of data.—
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But videos captured by other observers and members of the public show an ICE agent approaching a Honda Pilot that was stopped on a snowy road and ordering the driver — later identified as Good — to open the door before grabbing the handle.—
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Videos of the shooting in Minnesota showed federal agents approaching Good’s SUV stopped in the middle of a neighborhood street.—
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“Emulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulating. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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