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
Longer time in the space simulation worsened the issues, too.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee debuted a simulation center in 2022.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
For the next two weeks, the Artemis 2 astronauts will continue training and preparing for the mission, including conducting simulations, reviewing flight procedures, exercising and getting medical checkouts, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
That error has been fixed both in past and future simulations.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee debuted a simulation center in 2022.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
For the next two weeks, the Artemis 2 astronauts will continue training and preparing for the mission, including conducting simulations, reviewing flight procedures, exercising and getting medical checkouts, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
That error has been fixed both in past and future simulations.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulation
Noun
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The entire logic of the exhibition—with science and art, fresh names and familiar ones, lumped together—is here in miniature.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gonzalez explained that butterfly wings come in a dazzling variety of colors and patterns, which is created by miniature, overlapping scales on their wings.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The results show that reproduction could pose a real challenge for future space settlers, but it still can’t be ruled out as impossible.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The study, from researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia, is just the latest addition to a growing pile of evidence that suggests mammalian reproduction in space might be quite complicated, if not impossible.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The theorist Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick examined the extent to which jealous imitation drives all manner of same-sex relations, straight and gay.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Choose pure vanilla extract (not imitation vanilla) for superior flavor.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Then, carbon-copy goals from Brittany Ratcliffe and Madison Mercado — who got on the end of crosses whipped in by Sofia Huerta in the 26th and 33rd minutes — saw the Current shell-shocked down 3-0 in the 33rd minute.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Keep copies of your passport and use a money belt in crowded areas.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kiper’s mock then has the Dolphins using the 30th pick — acquired in the Jaylen Waddle trade with Denver — on Auburn’s Keldric Faulk, an edge rusher who looks the part (6-6, 276) and can nail a workout but produced a meager two sacks in 12 games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Steelers, incidentally, take a receiver in this mock — and there are lots of talented prospects at that spot, too.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kilmer’s estate gave permission for his digital replication, and is being compensated for it.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Many digital services have been restored over the past few days, but the Iranian drone strikes could sharpen focus on multi-region replication and backup options, Scott Tindall, partner in the infrastructure and energy team at law firm Hogan Lovells, told me.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the mock-ups got attention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
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In a post on X-formerly-Twitter, Polymarket shared mock-up images of the establishment, which appears to be plastered wall-to-wall in news reels, stock tickers, and weather stations.—
Joe Wilkins Published Mar 19,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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When the work is done on the southbound side, the concrete barrier will be placed on the northbound of the bridge for reconstruction and traffic purposes.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Extremely risky orbital reconstruction surgery was a possibility, along with a donor nerve, or a full donor eye.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Simulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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