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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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
Pitbull fans are known for emulating the star's bald appearance at his gigs.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 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
I wore it everywhere, emulating in my own way my father's prewar flair for style.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
