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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
But beyond emulating his career, Daniel also wants to leave the kind of impact on others that his father has.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
In pursuit of achieving his dreams and emulating his hero Alberto Contador, Spain’s last Grand Tour champion, Ayuso has recently turned to self-help books.
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Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
In that sense, Hollywood isn’t becoming Detroit so much as emulating it.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
16 June 2026
That’s not a year fans should want any part of emulating.
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Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
His biggest achievement at City has been winning the Premier League-Champions League-FA Cup treble in the 2022-23 season, emulating the feat of Manchester United in 1999.
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ABC News,
19 May 2026
The plot is little more than an excuse to string together a series of fight scenes, emulating the experience of playing the games.
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Virtue ethics, attributed to Aristotle, focuses on which character traits make one a good person, such as emulating virtuousness embodied by role models.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
For today’s decision-makers, emulating his lens—a rare blend of childlike wonder and clear-eyed realism—is essential to any progress.
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Prince Harry,
Time,
7 May 2026
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
In pursuit of achieving his dreams and emulating his hero Alberto Contador, Spain’s last Grand Tour champion, Ayuso has recently turned to self-help books.
—
Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
In that sense, Hollywood isn’t becoming Detroit so much as emulating it.
—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
16 June 2026
That’s not a year fans should want any part of emulating.
—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
His biggest achievement at City has been winning the Premier League-Champions League-FA Cup treble in the 2022-23 season, emulating the feat of Manchester United in 1999.
—
ABC News,
19 May 2026
The plot is little more than an excuse to string together a series of fight scenes, emulating the experience of playing the games.
—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Virtue ethics, attributed to Aristotle, focuses on which character traits make one a good person, such as emulating virtuousness embodied by role models.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
For today’s decision-makers, emulating his lens—a rare blend of childlike wonder and clear-eyed realism—is essential to any progress.
—
Prince Harry,
Time,
7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulating
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Swift wore a yellow Simkhai Lydia Jacquard mini dress paired with matching yellow heels.
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The three main types of non-compliance in labeling included fiber percentages not matching the actual material makeup, items containing different or cheaper fibers than those listed on the label, or simply incorrectly declaring or naming fibers on labeling.
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Some of the most notable moments show Atlas imitating human emotional reactions.
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To celebrate, Gazza lay down on the grass and opened his mouth wide, imitating the dentist’s chair that had got him and his team-mates into so much bother a few weeks earlier.
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First, President Dillon asked for existing data centers to be grandfathered in the ordinance, meaning operating data centers can expand without following these rules.
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The resulting bio-char demonstrated a heating value of 29 MJ/kg, meaning that burning 1 kg of the fuel will provide 29 MJ of thermal energy.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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In June 2024, Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group sued the AI music services Suno and Udio, accusing them of copying sound recordings without permission to train their models.
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And in many Indigenous societies, the color, length, and placement of fringe acted as a coat of arms, signifying one’s family, tribe, or position in the community.
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The agency issued an El Niño Advisory on Thursday morning, signifying that Earth has crossed a key threshold into El Niño territory.
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When this happens, the oven continues to generate microwaves that rapidly change frequency as the power dies off over a fraction of a second, mimicking dispersion.
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Players take on the role of a Ditto capable of mimicking its human trainer, and the Pokémon is thrown into a world devoid of humans.
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The Frenchman did — and 39-year-old Djokovic dove to hit a backhand volley winner on match point for a 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) record-equaling victory in the third round at Wimbledon on Friday.
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Even if the Stars and Stripes get eliminated before equaling its best modern showing (a quarterfinal run in 2002), the exec believes Telemundo and Peacock viewers will embrace whoever makes it to the final few rounds.
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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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With two or three roster spots still to fill for next season, the Heat is also on its way to approaching the first apron of $209 million.
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