simulated

adjective

sim·​u·​lat·​ed ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce simulated (audio)
Synonyms of simulatednext
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

Examples of simulated in a Sentence

They are trained in simulated combat. Dummies are used in simulated car crashes.
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That simulated gut shot is why respecting the wind when shooting at greater distances is essential. John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2026 The Pats dictated terms to a Chargers offense, with simulated four-man pressures, traditional five-man blitzes, six-man zone blitzes, all-out pressure. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026 The researchers tested the system on a live rabbit, as well as with a set of mechanized simulated eyeballs. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026 Flywing built multiplayer interaction into the system, allowing users to fly together in formation or engage in simulated combat scenarios. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simulated

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of simulate

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of simulated was in 1622

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“Simulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulated. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

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simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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