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

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, who has been out since August 16 with a left oblique strain, took six at-bats in a simulated game Wednesday and is on schedule to be activated Friday, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Its specialists also evaluate models and help build simulated environments where AI agents can practice tasks. — Wen Shao, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

At the same time, operations and maintenance personnel worked in the launch capsule and in the field to keep the weapon system secure and mission-capable during the simulated response. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Imagine stepping aboard a simulated moving train for an immersive dining experience, where storytelling transports you to another country, and each course brings the destination to life through its flavors. — Alesa Andrew, Parents, 10 Sep. 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