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emulates

VERB

copy the actions of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

follow suit imitate mimic mirror

STRONG

challenge compete contend ditto do follow outvie rival

WEAK

compete with contend with do like follow in footsteps follow the example of go like make like pattern after rivalize take after vie with

Antonyms

STRONG

neglect

Example Sentences

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“You could feel the characters being designed in a way that emulates real-life experiences,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

In doing so, he emulates his friend Claressa Shields, who was ringside and remains female boxing's trailblazer with undisputed crowns in three divisions.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

“I think that the craftsmanship is one of the reasons that the humor works so well and I think the best parody is material that emulates the original source as closely as possible,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

Artificial photosynthesis, which emulates this natural process of photosynthesis, uses sunlight to produce valuable resources, such as hydrogen, and it has garnered attention as a sustainable energy solution.

From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2024

In addition, he is continually amazed by how much Maxine emulates her parents, how much she respects their tastes and their ways.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri