simulated

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adjective

sim·​u·​lat·​ed ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd 

: made to look genuine : fake

simulated pearls

simulated

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past tense and past participle of simulate

Synonyms of simulated

Adjective

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

Examples of simulated in a Sentence

Adjective

They are trained in simulated combat.

Dummies are used in simulated car crashes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The researchers used data from 3,724 pulsars in the Australia Telescope National Facility database to generate simulated radio-pulse patterns. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

From the materials to the fixtures and visual merchandising, the simulated, life-sized flagship erected in a Milanese convention center for the show has been brought to life. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

The indictment describes alleged incidents involving electric shocks, simulated drowning, beatings and other abuses at Venezuelan detention facilities. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

In simulated procedures involving artificial tissue, blood vessels, and an appendix model, the skin illuminated the areas being gripped, with the brightness and size of the glowing regions changing as the instrument applied more or less force. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of simulate

First Known Use

Adjective

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