as in pretending
to present a false appearance of
cosmetics that simulate a suntan
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Recent Examples of simulating
In large cage experiments simulating natural populations, the gene drive spread to nearly 100% of mosquitoes and caused complete population collapse within 7 to 11 generations.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
This key test involves loading the rocket with fuel, preparing the capsule that will house the Artemis II crew for the duration of the mission for launch, and simulating a launch countdown.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026
The date was set after NASA completed an elaborate fueling test and launch-day walkthrough Thursday, filling its Space Launch System rocket with more than 700,000 gallons of cryogenic propellant and simulating nearly every step of the countdown to liftoff.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
The approach of simulating thousands of possibilities and comparing results to physical evidence is transferable to other domains where partial physical evidence exists but documentation doesn’t.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
One of his chief responsibilities is preparing the scout-team offense, which is tasked every practice with simulating the next opponent in an 11-on-11 setting against the Pats’ starting defense.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Strong prompts improve decision-making by simulating options quickly.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The game focuses on every aspect of team building, simulating recruiting visits, the transfer portal, assembling of staffs, all to be rolled out in games which take 30-40 minutes.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
In recent years Beijing has ramped up its military intimidation of Taiwan, including by simulating blockades.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
This key test involves loading the rocket with fuel, preparing the capsule that will house the Artemis II crew for the duration of the mission for launch, and simulating a launch countdown.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026
The date was set after NASA completed an elaborate fueling test and launch-day walkthrough Thursday, filling its Space Launch System rocket with more than 700,000 gallons of cryogenic propellant and simulating nearly every step of the countdown to liftoff.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
The approach of simulating thousands of possibilities and comparing results to physical evidence is transferable to other domains where partial physical evidence exists but documentation doesn’t.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
One of his chief responsibilities is preparing the scout-team offense, which is tasked every practice with simulating the next opponent in an 11-on-11 setting against the Pats’ starting defense.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Strong prompts improve decision-making by simulating options quickly.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The game focuses on every aspect of team building, simulating recruiting visits, the transfer portal, assembling of staffs, all to be rolled out in games which take 30-40 minutes.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
In recent years Beijing has ramped up its military intimidation of Taiwan, including by simulating blockades.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulating
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The Buffs, who open spring ball Monday, are full-speed ahead at pretending 2025 didn’t happen — so much so, in fact, that nearly half the roster, both coordinators and a chunk of the coaching staff are brand new.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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At one point, a woman pretending to be the White House press secretary held a mock press conference while sporting Fake News buttons and what appeared to be a fake baby bump.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
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That changed a bit on a sunny Saturday in San Francisco, the contest assuming a smidgen of campaign heat — chanting crowds, sign-waving supporters, call-and-response from the audience — as the state party held its annual convention in this bluest of cities.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The mayor is expecting to distribute the payments before the end of March, assuming the ordinance passes both its first and final readings, with a final vote anticipated on March 10.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Airlines around the world have been forced to cancel flights through multiple cities in the area, affecting thousands of global travelers.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Snowstorms in January and February disrupted oil refinery operations and production, affecting pricing.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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