shoddies

noun

plural of shoddy
as in simulations

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  1. simulations
  2. synthetics
  3. frauds
Noun
  • For researchers, that could be more practical than waiting for quantum machines to handle entire scientific simulations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One way around this is to let the simulations run finer than the telescope can see.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of simulations
Noun
  • Tim Huesemann, Panther Denim sales director, described how some clients treat BCI as a baseline and only allow recycled synthetics, while others prioritize organic or regenerative cotton and place strict limits on all synthetic materials.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025
Definition of synthetics
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  • In 2018, Modi was accused by Indian authorities of orchestrating one of the country’s largest bank frauds in modern history.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating what prosecutors have called one of the biggest financial frauds in American history.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of frauds
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