as in simulation
a full-sized model of something (such as a boat or a car) that is used for studying, testing, or showing its features
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Recent Examples of mock-up
But schedules have slipped before, perhaps unsurprisingly, in a fragile environment where every operation is preceded by months of modeling and mock-ups.
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Yusuke Maekawa, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
The cups may have been empty, but the gesture wasn't, as the wife and children of the late Toby Keith, backed by the cup-wielding crowd, posed with a mock-up of a highway sign for the future Toby Keith Expressway.
—Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 3 Mar. 2026
Moreno said the union would create a model, a mock-up, to show to the homeowners.
—Eric Adler
march 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2026
It should be noted that in-hand images of the black colorway have yet to surface and pictured here are instead speculative mock-ups of what the pair is expected to look like.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Yusuke Maekawa, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
The cups may have been empty, but the gesture wasn't, as the wife and children of the late Toby Keith, backed by the cup-wielding crowd, posed with a mock-up of a highway sign for the future Toby Keith Expressway.
—Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 3 Mar. 2026
Moreno said the union would create a model, a mock-up, to show to the homeowners.
—Eric Adler
march 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2026
It should be noted that in-hand images of the black colorway have yet to surface and pictured here are instead speculative mock-ups of what the pair is expected to look like.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mock-up
Noun
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To investigate, the researchers combined spectroscopy experiments with simulations to track how energy flows through the material.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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In order to measure AI’s tendency to give responses aligning with trends rather than logic, researchers tested seven models, including GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, across 15,000 simulations and scenarios.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
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Martinez added that the amendment is not needed, as officials with the Maryland Department of Health say that original copies are already kept at the state level when there are changes made to those documents.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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See our top athletes from the 2025-26 boys swimming season, and print your own copy of the PDF below.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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That led head coach Sean Payton to describe the wait as Barron fell through the teens toward them and, well, to mock the mocks.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the mock, Boston (6-4, 212 pounds) is likened to 2025 first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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UniFlex enables efficient cross-scenario task generalization and imitation learning.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For classics that lack CAD designs, the cars can be scanned to make computer models for reproduction.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Uncertainty Factor for the Grizzly Bear Cubs FWP researcher Cecily Costello noted that the timing of the birth aligns with typical grizzly reproduction patterns, as females generally have their first cubs between ages five and six.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And as far as attention to detail, each follow in the footsteps of Amalgam’s miniature Formula 1 replicas and its previous partnerships with Maranello, which include a diminutive 12Cilindri.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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O’Leary’s just been peppering the house manager with questions about her business and admiring the replica of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man that dominates the entryway.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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After a crash course in evangelical social media strategy and a hefty investment from her father-in-law, determined Natalie turns their doomed ranch — Caleb can’t stop killing cows — into a successful facsimile of the perfect life.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The graphics are a perfect facsimile of decades-old Weather Channel telecasts, complete with a crop fit for a tube TV.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Mock-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mock-up. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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