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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
Another friendly, to take place before facing Mexico, is also in the pipeline ahead of Popovic inking his final 26-man squad; one that will carry Australian hopes of emulating their round of 16 appearances in Germany at the 2006 edition and then Qatar 2022 — and the dream of even more.
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Michael Bailey, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
At least for now, Bath’s example illustrates the possibilities in terms of both promise and avenues for development—by emulating nature (selecting hardy strains of Bacillus) and pharmaceutical engineering (capsule technology), civil engineers are rethinking concrete from the inside out.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
The Switch 2 can use this tool to improve graphics by emulating a docked experience for original Switch games, but Nintendo notes there are drawbacks.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Growing up raised by her father in South Carolina, Lambert had to teach herself how to do her hair, often emulating the styles of her aunts and older cousins.
—Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
By emulating public-private collaborations such as Redwood Rising within today’s budget, AB 2494 would generate up to four times more jobs for workers with similar skillsets.
—Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Rather than simply emulating American foundation models, Beijing is investing across the full stack—from chips to software to cyber-physical deployment.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
An eternity band, rumored to be from Cartier and inspired by Monaco’s red-and-white striped flag, emulating its colors via alternating rubies and diamonds.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Before that awkward post-flight encounter, Liu made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night, gifting host Jimmy Fallon a wig emulating her iconic halo hair.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Michael Bailey, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
At least for now, Bath’s example illustrates the possibilities in terms of both promise and avenues for development—by emulating nature (selecting hardy strains of Bacillus) and pharmaceutical engineering (capsule technology), civil engineers are rethinking concrete from the inside out.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
The Switch 2 can use this tool to improve graphics by emulating a docked experience for original Switch games, but Nintendo notes there are drawbacks.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Growing up raised by her father in South Carolina, Lambert had to teach herself how to do her hair, often emulating the styles of her aunts and older cousins.
—Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
By emulating public-private collaborations such as Redwood Rising within today’s budget, AB 2494 would generate up to four times more jobs for workers with similar skillsets.
—Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Rather than simply emulating American foundation models, Beijing is investing across the full stack—from chips to software to cyber-physical deployment.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
An eternity band, rumored to be from Cartier and inspired by Monaco’s red-and-white striped flag, emulating its colors via alternating rubies and diamonds.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Before that awkward post-flight encounter, Liu made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night, gifting host Jimmy Fallon a wig emulating her iconic halo hair.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulating
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The gulls weren’t directly imitating the act of eating.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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The gulls weren’t imitating human eating directly but were using the human’s choice as a cue to guide their own foraging decisions.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Achiuwa had 18 points and 15 rebounds by halftime, matching his season high in the latter category.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The cranberry-colored outfit includes dress shirt, matching dress shoes and socks, and accessories that reflect the actor’s red-carpet style, Tussauds officials say.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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These moments show students evaluating AI output critically and treating it almost as a sparring partner, rather than simply copying it.—
Jeanne Beatrix Law,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuits accused Suno and Udio of unlawfully copying the three companies’ sound recordings as training models for their AI models.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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That said, a fasting-mimicking diet can be extreme and isn’t for everyone, so make sure to talk to your health care provider before attempting it on your own.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2026
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But each type of fish has its own specific needs and requires mimicking their open ocean environment in a small 15-gallon tank.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Higher diesel and jet fuel prices are impacting the cost of shipping, meaning everything from food and clothes to toys is subject to higher prices.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Dems won’t budge because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (meaning border enforcement) funding is included in DHS funding, and the Dems want to destroy ICE.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both Batula and Wilson have also unfollowed the 30-year-old, signifying a less-than-amicable friendship split.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kyle Farmer and Dominic Smith each signed a one-year split contract Saturday, signifying both will be in the clubhouse Friday at Truist Park when the team opens the season against the Royals.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Later that day, the spacecraft will reach a distance of some 248,650 miles from Earth — the exact number is not yet known — equaling and then surpassing a record set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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McClain, Hurley and Kurgat's appeal of the race results was denied, but the Atlanta Track Club offered them prize money, including $20,000 to McClain — equaling the winner's prize.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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The approaching Easter holiday often means an increase in the purchase and gifting of live rabbits, and a resulting spike in abandonments.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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It is now believed that Comet MAPS has an orbital period approaching 2,000 years, and may be a fragment of a daylight comet seen in 363 AD.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Emulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulating. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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