1
as in synthetic
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
a simulated leopard skin rug
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2
as in mock
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
the simulated friendliness in public of two politicians who can't stand each other in private
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as in pretended
to present a false appearance of
cosmetics that simulate a suntan
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Recent Examples of simulated
Joe Boylan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The technology has already been used to treat artificial ulcers on simulated gastric tissue, and to deposit the bio-ink in the digestive tracts of rabbits who did not have ulcers.
—Ben Coxworth
october 16, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The scene on a lower floor of an Overland Park office building simulated the investigation of an explosion as part of a two-day training event organized by the FBI’s Kansas City office with an eye toward readiness for the World Cup in 2026.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Link’s flight simulators supercharging our pilot training with adaptive decision-making under pressure; medical residents refining teamwork and communication in simulated trauma bays; managers learning leadership through live project crises with shifting constraints and incomplete information.
—Joe Boylan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The technology has already been used to treat artificial ulcers on simulated gastric tissue, and to deposit the bio-ink in the digestive tracts of rabbits who did not have ulcers.
—Ben Coxworth
october 16, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Two of the Dodgers’ other important relievers coming into the season, Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech, spent Tuesday throwing simulated at-bats to hitters instead of being on the active roster.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The scene on a lower floor of an Overland Park office building simulated the investigation of an explosion as part of a two-day training event organized by the FBI’s Kansas City office with an eye toward readiness for the World Cup in 2026.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulated
Adjective
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Many of today’s bags are made from synthetic fibers.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beijing already leads in some research fields, such as synthetic biology and biomanufacturing.—
Sen. Todd Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In those meetings, our would-be bosses told us to make mock phone calls to prospective clients to gauge our ability to convince strangers about the merit of an imaginary product.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Instead of focusing on industry experience, assess the transferable skills students build through schoolwork and first jobs, such as critical thinking and problem solving needed for a mock trial in a political science course.—
Allison Danielsen,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Roberts got up and pretended to have an injury, while also revealing a sweatshirt that was covered in dirt.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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There, the former couple was posing on the red carpet, and Schumer pretended to trip and fall in front of them.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Add texture to beds, couches, and chairs with a plush faux rabbit fur throw blanket, incorporate a pop of color with a throw pillow, and dress up your walls with practical floating shelves or sconces.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Few pieces of decor are as dreamy as the ones covered in faux fur, and this shaggy beanbag chair is no exception.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rookie first-round draft pick Nique Clifford has been upgraded to questionable after missing the past four games with a strained right hamstring.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Father Mother Sister Brother tells the story of estranged siblings who reunite after years apart and are forced to confront unresolved tensions and reevaluate their strained relationships with their emotionally distant parents.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Parekh noted on the call, this outlook assumed no change in global tariff rates or policies and no change in the macroeconomic outlook, which has been worsening.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Essayli assumed the position on April 2, which meant his term would have expired on July 31.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Investors appeared unnerved by big increases in spending that Meta Platforms and Microsoft are planning as the investment spree related to artificial-intelligence technology keeps gushing.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Space station crews are also partnering with LambdaVision to manufacture artificial retinas in orbit that can be used to treat patients losing their vision to such conditions as retinitis pigmentosa.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Cybercriminals often use fake promotional emails or ads that look like real store offers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The cohost brought up the astronaut during a discussion of Kim Kardashian's claim that the moon landing was fake.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Simulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulated. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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