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
Together, those technologies allow the robot to learn human movements through thousands of simulated training sessions before executing them in dynamic real-world environments. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 The habitat is complete with private crew quarters, a crop cultivation area, an airlock and a sandbox for simulated Mars walks. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Verb
In the last full-scale drill three years ago, crews simulated a hostage situation involving an explosive device, highlighting how the scenarios evolve over time. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 17 June 2026 What defines us as human beings — creativity, intelligence, expertise, wisdom, experience, emotion, love — all of it may now be simulated by a machine. — Nancy Colier, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 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
  • The reactors convert hydrocarbon feedstocks into the company’s synthetic Fractal Graphene products through a continuous manufacturing process.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
  • Because SpudCells’ genome is split across several separate pieces of DNA rather than a single molecule, as in a real cell, some of the synthetic cells fail to inherit a complete set of genes.
    — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
Definition of synthetic
Adjective
  • The students participated in Cobb County Superior Court's Courtroom to Classroom program, an initiative that introduces elementary students to the judicial system through a mock trial led by Chief Judge Anne Harris.
    — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • The stripes tap into one of summer’s biggest trends, while the mock neck tank adds a polished touch with the relaxed drawstring wide-leg pants.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of mock
Verb
  • Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • As the video ended, the actor held Mauz up and pretended to play him like an air guitar.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of pretended
Adjective
  • In others, background actors adjust their chain mail and faux furs and clutch prop weapons, some of which are designed to explode and splatter blood on impact.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
  • Outdated trends like faux barnwood and glossy finishes are being replaced by authentic, low-maintenance materials.
    — Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of faux
Adjective
  • But things between Harry and his older brother, Prince William, reportedly remain strained.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 July 2026
  • Increasing Spanish costs for defense, such as building forts and training militia, led to higher taxes and strained local economies.
    — Lindsay Schakenbach Regele, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
Definition of strained
Verb
  • Alex Lange has assumed the closer’s role as the season has progressed.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Illnesses from the parasite are assumed to be an undercount since many people who get cyclosporiasis, which causes unrelenting diarrhea, cramping and bloating, may be embarrassed to see a doctor or may try to wait out their symptoms at home.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Definition of assumed
Adjective
  • Controversial space mirror satellite Not everyone is looking forward to artificial daylight.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
  • Players had the run of the place on real grass, not the artificial turf in place for NFL games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of artificial
Adjective
  • Ify’s box contains a fake $100 bill, but Catherine decides to keep her box.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Judges around the country have seen a rise in threats of violence and intimidation, including a fake swatting call to police about Barrett’s home in May.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
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