Synonyms of simulates

simulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of simulate

as in pretends

to present a false appearance of

cosmetics that simulate a suntan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pretends
• assumes
• affects
• acts
• feigns
• passes (for)
• professes
• poses
• imitates
• conceals
• dissembles
• makes believe
• forges
• plays
• puts on
• shams
• counterfeits
• fakes
• bluffs
• impersonates
• masquerades
• camouflages
• dissimulates
• masks
• disguises
• lets on
• playacts
• feints
• malingers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of simulates

This system simulates an eight-speed transmission, complete with artificial gear changes and accompanying sound effects. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

The technology simulates a cell phone tower, thereby forcing nearby phones to connect to it and allowing cops to keep tabs on suspects. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026

Macy’s Herald Square reimagined Santaland simulates a journey on the North Star Express to the North Pole, and offers extended time with Santa, expedited entries, and gifts. — David Moin, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

In turn, Philippine authorities temporarily banned GoreBox, a sandbox-style action game that simulates violence and destruction using weapons. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

The technology, which is integrated into a miniature laboratory called CubeLab, was developed by Space Tango and simulates the natural environment in the human body. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Ray tracing is a rendering technique that simulates how light travels and interacts with surfaces to produce realistic lighting, reflections, and shadows. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026

Here, what lies indoors simulates the beauty of the natural world. — Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

The upcoming 2027 model will also be the first to feature E-Shift, an optional system that simulates the gear shifts of a combustion engine. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026