emulate
verb (used with object)
to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass.
emulating
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present participleof emulate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the price of lab-grown diamonds — or diamonds made by emulating the earth’s natural heat and pressure conditions — has fallen, as technological advances and production expansion lead to oversupply.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
She held her arms aloft and pointed to the sky in celebration after emulating Asher-Smith's 100m-200m European double in 2018.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
But issues arose when emulating the blue and brown colors, which both require large amounts of Blue No. 1.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
A senior Chinese official, in the heart of American financial power, questioned whether the model was worth emulating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
He knew nothing of that silent middle class that struggled between genteel poverty and the impossible desire of emulating the golden canaille to which he himself belonged.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
