emulating

verb

present participle of emulate
1
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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2
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 There are also two shallow soaking pools to enjoy—one acts as a wave pool, emulating the rocking of the ship. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 AeroSHARK achieves a similar effect by emulating nature's design. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026 Any remote hopes of the tourists making any sort of comeback and perhaps emulating Sri Lanka, another weak side, in 2024 by winning the final Test after losing the series in England were thrown out of the window by their own board. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Schofield suggested that Harry and Markle consider emulating the example set by William and Middleton. — Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Elf, however, deliberately taps into a cartoonish side of stop-motion by emulating the look of Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials. — James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 By listening, emulating, learning—and taking other people’s music to find my own voice. — Danny Klein, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 But the point was just that Nick’s character is emulating Sheridan’s poisonous corrupted values, and the internet is a vehicle for that relationship. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 Instead, Brink and stylist Shiona Turini consistently blend masculine tailoring and feminine silhouettes to create looks worth emulating all autumn long. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulating
  1. matching
  2. imitating
  3. meaning
  4. copying
  5. signifying
  6. mimicking
  7. equaling
  8. approaching
Verb
  • Rentrak points out that 2026 hit the $8 billion mark in 282 days, matching the exact pace of 2011 and reaching that milestone a full 59 days earlier than in 2025.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
  • With the win, North Carolina improved to 3-2 and moved within one victory of matching its win total from last season, when the Tar Heels finished 4-8.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of matching
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  • OpenAI denied intentionally imitating Johansson’s voice and later withdrew the feature.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Speaking of the oversized, the collection’s Handloom Cardigan fits the bill but spares you from imitating a balloon, courtesy of those vertical stripes (also known as the oldest optical trick in the fashion book).
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of imitating
Verb
  • Most breast cancer cases in older women are estrogen-receptor positive (ER+), meaning that tumor cells have receptors that bind to estrogen and trigger cancer growth.
    — Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Lots of the brand’s enviable glassware is 20% off for Prime Day, meaning now is the time to scoop up an artistic coupe set or a modern salad bowl while the getting is good.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of meaning
Verb
  • But copying human anatomy makes the hands heavier, and LinkerBot concedes that fingertip force is modest.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Boorady spent 10 hours in the real Oval Office this summer, taking photographs and scanning every one of those gold fixtures, documenting every detail, and then copying them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of copying
Verb
  • But in the Pentagon’s email system, Kollitides’ name now carries an abbreviation signifying he has been designated an HQE, or highly qualified expert.
    — Aaron Davis, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Equal Weight actually had the edge, up 16% over that stretch, signifying a broader base of stocks participating in the rally.
    — Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of signifying
Verb
  • San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk and Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Matt Goncalves were also fined for mimicking drinking beer as a celebration this season.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Some really solid casting there in evoking, but not mimicking, either Faist or Abbott.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of mimicking
Verb
  • The game-time temperature of 100 degrees fell just short of equaling the Dodger Stadium record of 103 degrees at Game 1 of the 2017 World Series.
    — Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Information heard from several small and mid-sized publishers in the program that Google’s AI payments are minuscule, equaling roughly one-tenth of one percent of their advertising revenue.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of equaling
Verb
  • The case has been a political flashpoint in Nigeria for years, flaring up ahead of the 2023 election that brought Tinubu to office and again now with the 2027 vote fast approaching.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • With multiple CMEs approaching Earth in quick succession, there's still considerable uncertainty over how geomagnetic conditions will develop.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of approaching

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“Emulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulating. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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