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as in means
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 imitates
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 emulates
Instead, the site recommends a homemade mixture consisting of four parts water to one part sugar, which emulates the amount of sugar naturally found in nectar.
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Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 22 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, anyone online can browse Epstein’s correspondence on Jmail, a site that emulates the experience of browsing his Gmail inbox.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
The season emulates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and avoiding the temptations of evil in the desert, as mentioned in the Bible.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
The season emulates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and avoiding the temptations of evil in the desert, as mentioned in the Bible.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
The 60-second spot emulates a karaoke screen at a bar, with basic computer animation and less-than-stylish graphics.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Developed with the biomaterials innovation company Bolt, the formulation emulates the properties of spider silk, which is known for its strength and flexibility.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
This rustic buffet cabinet from The Pioneer Woman’s Walmart collection emulates this traditional furniture piece with a few modernized updates.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Everything from the stunning lighting design (courtesy of Justin Townsend) to Groff's crooning vocals emulates a '50s night club.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 22 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, anyone online can browse Epstein’s correspondence on Jmail, a site that emulates the experience of browsing his Gmail inbox.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
The season emulates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and avoiding the temptations of evil in the desert, as mentioned in the Bible.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
The season emulates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and avoiding the temptations of evil in the desert, as mentioned in the Bible.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
The 60-second spot emulates a karaoke screen at a bar, with basic computer animation and less-than-stylish graphics.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Developed with the biomaterials innovation company Bolt, the formulation emulates the properties of spider silk, which is known for its strength and flexibility.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
This rustic buffet cabinet from The Pioneer Woman’s Walmart collection emulates this traditional furniture piece with a few modernized updates.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Everything from the stunning lighting design (courtesy of Justin Townsend) to Groff's crooning vocals emulates a '50s night club.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulates
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Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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This means a rocket could still trigger lightning, highlighting the need for close monitoring of cloud cover and electrical activity throughout the launch window.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Aristotle said that art imitates nature (ars imitatur naturam), and for centuries, many artists sought to imitate their subjects as realistically as possible.—
Andrey Mir,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Whether or not life imitates art remains to be seen.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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On a party count, that is 4-3 for the Dems and the one-for-you, one-for-me bipartisan staffing copies the Board of Elections.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Every time the virus copies itself inside a cell, its genetic material mutates.—
Kyle B. Enfield,
The Conversation,
28 Mar. 2026
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Scenic designer Matthew Herman created a rectangular center stage with LED panel lighting by Sammy Webster that mimics the flourescent office lights of the past but explodes with color in a surprise dancing-on-the-tables scene.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy contain semaglutide, which mimics a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The amount of Jelly Belly jelly beans made in a single day equals the weight of 24 elephants.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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As Okongwu later pointed out, playing hard equals better defense and rebounding.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hose and closeout crew teammate Christian Warriner, an Orion technician, know their job signifies the final inches before a 600,000-mile journey.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Every bottle of Château Angélus bears an image of a church bell, which signifies the three churches that surround the natural amphitheater of the estate’s principal vineyard.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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The channel also features deal segments tied to Amazon shopping events and everyday deal streams, alongside licensed lifestyle programming that matches Amazon’s key shopping categories.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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When a customer completes an order online with a participating retailer, SameDay Local automatically matches them to the appropriate vehicle and driver, assigns the route and provides them live near-real-time tracking updates from pickup to delivery.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Emulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulates. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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