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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The simulated collision matched a roughly 17-kilometer-wide impactor slamming into Mercury at speeds of up to 30 kilometers per second, generating a dense, temporary atmosphere rich in water vapor around the planet, the team reports in the new study. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 28 May 2026 The researchers trained the model using two million simulated trajectories involving 8,000 objects. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026 Today ElevenLabs, a prominent generative AI audio developer, announced a deal with Stan Lee Universe, which holds the rights to Lee’s voice and likeness, to add Lee to its marketplace of simulated celebrities licensable for commercial use in audio, video and comics-based projects. Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 During live exercises, pilots are challenged by Draken's Phantom Sky range control system, which creates simulated air defenses that respond, adapt, and react to pilot inputs in real time. David Szondy may 24, New Atlas, 24 May 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 2 Jun. 2026.

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simulated

adjective
: made to look genuine : fake
simulated pearls

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