Thesaurus results for EMULATE

emulate

verb

ˈem-yə-ˌlāt

Definition of emulate

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 Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 In the two-thousands, criminal gangs in the southeast began emulating the practice—but as a way of making money rather than as an act of resistance. — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 These Sam Edelman flats are understated, but emulate that rich-girl look. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 Leaders can emulate this in their approach to lead and inspire others. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for emulate

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Switching hardware also means changing the software systems built around Nvidia’s CUDA platform, creating a costly engineering challenge for model developers.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Temperatures look to stay below 90 degrees in the Philadelphia region for your Tuesday, meaning our sixth heat wave will likely come to an end.

— Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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When her mother brought home a Boswell Sisters record, a young Ella Fitzgerald spent hours imitating the group’s front woman, Connee Boswell, in an effort to learn to sing.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
See, for instance, the song the women of the cast performed imitating the fervor for him.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of imitate

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Another ticket, sold in Texas, matched all five white balls and included the Power Play option, winning $2 million.

— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Add a table lamp, a vase of fresh flowers, and a saucer plate that matches your favorite coffee mug to sip your morning brew or a cup of hot tea for reading on weekend afternoons.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of match

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One wanted a three-piece suit, another copied a loose-fitting suit in a style Hattie often wears, another had a Jackie O-style minidress in mind, and the fourth wanted a high-neck top with buttons up the back, with matching trousers and shawl.

— Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
On Friday, people are waiting for your approval and copying you on the important email.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of copy

Verb

Only then can equal educational opportunity become real for Hartford’s students, not just the smoke and mirrors of choice.

— State Rep Maryam Khan, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
More shares on the market equals more supply, which means the price per share is likely to fall further.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of equal

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As with that of the previous Roma Spider, the soft-top roof is made of five layers of cloth and mimics the silhouette of the coupe’s roofline.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
Cases in children are increasingly common because the products are packaged to mimic familiar candy and snack brands.

— Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of mimic

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Margaretha Zelle MacLeod’s stage name came to signify the epitome of the seductive female spy after she was executed by the French in 1917.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 Aug. 2026
The Lion’s Gate Portal is the celestial event that signifies the alignment of the sun in Leo, the Earth, and Sirius, the brightest star in the sky.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

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