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
Just like Kerr was when the Games came to Glasgow in 2014, with dreams of emulating those he saw race at Hampden.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 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
In his studied inscrutability Warsh was emulating his role model and the man who came to personify what it means to be a central banker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
I began working even harder at my game because a few youngsters in Alexandra saw me as someone worth emulating.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
