simulated

adjective

sim·​u·​lat·​ed ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd 

: made to look genuine : fake

simulated pearls

Synonyms of simulated

• synthetic
• faux
• artificial
• fake
• imitation
• dummy
• mock

Examples of simulated in a Sentence

They are trained in simulated combat.

Dummies are used in simulated car crashes.

Recent Examples on the Web

That is important, as the show includes simulated rain showers with real water pouring down on the stage from above. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

The demonstration, however, shows that a modern aero gas turbine can operate on 100 percent hydrogen through the changing conditions of a full simulated flight cycle, providing another step toward lower-carbon aviation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

They’re being ragdolled by mechanical seats, sprayed by gusts of water, jarred by simulated flashes of lightning, and by all indications having a great time. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

Autonomous air combat reached a major milestone in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, as the X-62A VISTA test aircraft carried out full AI air intercept missions using live sensor data rather than simulated feeds. — David Szondy august 11, New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of simulate

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for simulated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

Kids Definition

simulated

adjective

: made to look genuine : fake

simulated pearls