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

On Friday before the first-place Rangers hosted the second-place Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Mall, Seager played three simulated innings. — Mac Engel july 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

Despite this gap, the report noted that Kimi K3 completed the simulated attack in one of 10 attempts. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Ultra-realistic humanoid robots are being developed with silicone skin, lifelike facial expressions, natural voices and simulated emotions. — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Phillips said the league worked with consultants and did 10,000 simulated season outcomes to ensure the model addressed an assortment of championship scenarios. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 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