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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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In 2024, during a major super-typhoon and flood-response drill, the X30 robots worked alongside drones to inspect a simulated chemical explosion site. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025 In a scene that could be out of a Pixar movie, two adorable robots crawled across a simulated surface of the moon in search of water. Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025 Despite Lee's request to have the video taken down, Horror has refused to pull the simulated content. Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 The two subwoofers and three of the drivers are forward-facing (for center, left, and right channels), while the other two drivers fire to the sides for simulated surround audio. PC Magazine, 18 Nov. 2025 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 7 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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