simulated 1 of 2

adjective

ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce simulated (audio)
Definition of simulatednext
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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simulated

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verb

past tense of simulate
as in pretended
to present a false appearance of cosmetics that simulate a suntan

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Recent Examples of simulated
Adjective
Along with the missile launches, the Surveyor also detected, classified, and identified a simulated radar threat by teaming up with an MH-60S helicopter. — David Szondy august 27, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 The third patent addresses measurements taken from 2D patterns corresponding to simulated 3D clothing. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
In one physical experiment, the researchers simulated a stuck screw in an electric motor. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 In a small-scale pilot of 63 fresh food items, Proxima simulated the changes to inventory flow and helped the team correct issues before launch. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simulated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulated
  1. synthetic
  2. mock
  3. pretended
  4. faux
  5. strained
  6. assumed
  7. artificial
  8. fake
Adjective
  • Recycled polyester remains a synthetic material and does not eliminate concerns surrounding microfiber shedding, recyclability or dependence on plastic feedstocks.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But even alkaline garden soil may become acidic over time as a result of environmental factors, such as acid rain, or the overuse of synthetic fertilizers and other soil amendments.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of synthetic
Adjective
  • Look cute and stay comfy on long travel days with this matching set, which comes with a polished mock-neck short-sleeve top and wide-leg pants with a stretchy waistband.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The outfit consisted of a sleeveless, mock-neck blouse in mocha-brown, tucked into a tawny suede skirt that hit just above her ankles.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of mock
Verb
  • Police later determined that Bianchi and Buono often pretended to be off-duty police officers to lure their victims.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The wild videos of Daejon Love, the 35-year-old man who pretended to be a 49ers receiver.
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pretended
Adjective
  • Throughout, the reader is bludgeoned with reminders of the war’s significance, and in the service of this aim Harding also offers a curious mixture of political awareness and faux naïveté.
    — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Think raised geometric shapes, faux brick panels, wood-look slats or stone wall panels.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of faux
Adjective
  • Gasper, who turns 31 next month, played for a month in the tense environment of the Dominican Winter League, then was summoned by Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic after former Red Sox catcher Kyle Teel suffered a strained right hamstring.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Fielder said the relationship grew strained as Evans tried to exert greater control over the project.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of strained
Verb
  • Close relatives of Cabrera and Vela Gonzalez initially assumed ICE would clear up the issue.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The resulting knowledge could eventually contribute to long-duration space missions, where reliable food production would be essential but natural sunlight, soil and stable environmental conditions cannot be assumed.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of assumed
Adjective
  • All of those companies have been massive winners for investors this year, with HPE and AMD more than doubling in value and Intel almost tripling, as the artificial infrastructure buildout expands to companies beyond Nvidia.
    — Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
  • These could be something as natural as gravity pulling the fluid downwards, or an artificial intervention like a propeller.
    — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of artificial
Adjective
  • Once roles are introduced to the game, the players make a comedy meal out of loudly fake narrating what Sam is doing while they’re blindfolded.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Those who speak a password, released via social media, receive a fake business card, which does mean many a guest is standing there shouting a password at the actor.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
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