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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
The group has instead tried to emulate the annual fundraising galas and walkathons wealthier schools host, except its members target the school’s teachers and local businesses instead of their families — an approach that helped Amigos raise $166,000 in 2024-25, according to tax filings.
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Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Opt for this medium wash for year-round wear, or emulate Jenner’s recent outfit with the dark rinse.
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Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
While Lee, 99, was not in attendance this year, Sims said that her spirit was emulated by all the people who showed up despite the rain.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
The central bank, seeking to reduce the impact of fuel price rises, raised its main interest rate by 25 basis points last month — a move policymakers elsewhere may emulate in the coming months.
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Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Opt for this medium wash for year-round wear, or emulate Jenner’s recent outfit with the dark rinse.
—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
While Lee, 99, was not in attendance this year, Sims said that her spirit was emulated by all the people who showed up despite the rain.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
The central bank, seeking to reduce the impact of fuel price rises, raised its main interest rate by 25 basis points last month — a move policymakers elsewhere may emulate in the coming months.
—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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For some women who survived breast cancer that now means systemic hormones such as progesterone, estrogen and testosterone, unheard of for most women a decade ago.
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There is no sudden death or golden goal at the World Cup, which means the full extra-time period will be played no matter how many goals are scored.
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Here was a government that had explicitly borrowed from Beijing’s developmental playbook and sincerely attempted to imitate it, but failed.
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These are glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists that imitate a natural hormone in the gut.
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After deciding on the right type of pet, start the adoption process and lean on shelter staff to help match you with an animal that fits your lifestyle.
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Tim Edwards, Cal Fire Local 2881 president, says that the current salary calculation formula, which matches firefighter pay with other state workers salaries, does not account for inflation or the amount of overtime state firefighters are working.
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The system for copying parts of the genome into RNA for protein production comes from a virus called T7.
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Her own granddaughter's baptism dress included embroideries copied from that dress.
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And the 2 million square feet in the complex equals seven Empire State buildings in New York City, said Chuck Kilroy of Delaware North, the casino project consultant.
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That mark was set on the Amazon Leo 5 mission in early April and has been equaled multiple times since.
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That skill mimics mortality, Lee said, with the Chinese firm calling it another step toward fully autonomous machines capable of working 24/7.
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Such a beautiful sculpture, mimicking the swirls found in nature (the cosmos, shells, Fibonacci-following topiary) felt a far cry from the swirl of emotions prompted by my favorite TV shows.
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Choice, vital for full-time employees, signifies agency and internal mobility, a dimension leaders often neglect.
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Democrats may be looking at a different kind of red wave this year based on Tuesday night’s primary results, a throwback to when the color red signified not the Republican Party, but socialism.
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“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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