as in miniature
something that is made to look, feel, or behave like something else especially so that it can be studied or used to train people
—often + of
a computer simulation of spaceflight simulations of body movements a simulation of the planet's surface
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Recent Examples of simulation
That estimate is based on simulations run in the WTO’s Global Trade Model, which helps the organization map out projections fort he future.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The Honeywell Innovation Hub will enhance the college’s STEM education with real-world work experience through engineering labs and classrooms, and collaboration, specialized research and simulation spaces.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Adding artificial intelligence capabilities to pre-production simulations is a recent change that allows even greater returns on GM’s progress.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The platform is initially aimed at game developers, but Dabbagh sees clear applications in film, marketing, simulation and consumer storytelling.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The Honeywell Innovation Hub will enhance the college’s STEM education with real-world work experience through engineering labs and classrooms, and collaboration, specialized research and simulation spaces.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Adding artificial intelligence capabilities to pre-production simulations is a recent change that allows even greater returns on GM’s progress.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The platform is initially aimed at game developers, but Dabbagh sees clear applications in film, marketing, simulation and consumer storytelling.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulation
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See Model Trains If your interests lean toward railways and miniatures, Hendersonville has the place for you.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Potted mums range from $5 for miniatures to $8 for regular-sized.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Another, the cost of reproduction hypothesis, suggests that carrying and delivering a child, and providing parental care, can come with a survival cost, according to the study.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Without this abundance, reproduction rates fall, cub survival drops, and entire ecosystems can shift.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Jane's chimp imitation was an easy choice to hook the average, even mildly interested, reader.—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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But Swift’s work with Jack Antonoff slipped into a too-reliable throwback synth-pop aesthetic that doesn’t feel fresh after years of iterations and imitations.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are a dozen books in the main series as well as a three-book spin off series — counting all of them, the books have sold more than three million copies worldwide.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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Over the summer, the DOJ asked the South Carolina Election Commission for copies of the state's voter registration list.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Part of the reason almost none of the mocks pegged Barron to Denver is because so, so many of them had Payton and general manager George Paton selecting North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Stewart also satirically brought up how clearly just the left mocks tragedy — and then showed clips including one of Donald Trump Jr. making fun of Paul Pelosi being bludgeoned by a hammer, as well as Fox News’ Paul Hegseth and Rachel Campos-Duffy doing the same.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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While not foolproof – replication failures can occur due to human error, inaccurate details of study design and many other variables that may be difficult to control for – results that remain unproven are a huge red flag.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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Slowing down viral replication decreases the rate at which a virus can acquire new mutations.—
Deborah Fuller,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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One such symbolic reconstruction currently underway in Ukrainian society relates to the vivid exchange on how Ukraine situates itself in the post-Soviet and Eastern European realm.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Under its terms, ordinary Palestinians would be protected from displacement—and, on paper at least, the plan offers Gaza a bright future of large-scale investment and reconstruction.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Inflatable mock-ups that mimic tanks, jets, and rocket launchers are drawing attention worldwide.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Gulfstream President Mark Burns revealed a full-scale mock-up of the G300 at its Discover the Difference customer event yesterday in Savannah, Georgia.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Simulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulation. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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