as in pretending
to present a false appearance of
cosmetics that simulate a suntan
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Recent Examples of simulating
As the team explains, their solution isn’t about brute-force simulating everything, but rather focusing on what actually matters.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
The drill involves recruits elevating their heart rates through calisthenics and then simulating hand-to-hand combat with a physically aggressive suspect while wearing a padded suit for protection.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Pentesting helps businesses prepare for these situations by simulating how attackers typically operate.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
That crash occurred during the FIA systems checks that take place the day before every F1 practice day, with the safety car and medical car simulating a race on the otherwise empty track.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
To get each trooper up to speed on the new devices, state police used virtual reality training aids that take police through scenarios simulating potential real-life situations that can rise to the level of a Taser being used or those that may require lethal force.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
This digital sleep aid is designed to wake you up gently and naturally by simulating sunrise light.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
In his decision, Mendonça said Vorcaro planned on staging a robbery or simulating a similar scenario to violently harm a journalist, whose name is redacted.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 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
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
The drill involves recruits elevating their heart rates through calisthenics and then simulating hand-to-hand combat with a physically aggressive suspect while wearing a padded suit for protection.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Pentesting helps businesses prepare for these situations by simulating how attackers typically operate.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
That crash occurred during the FIA systems checks that take place the day before every F1 practice day, with the safety car and medical car simulating a race on the otherwise empty track.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
To get each trooper up to speed on the new devices, state police used virtual reality training aids that take police through scenarios simulating potential real-life situations that can rise to the level of a Taser being used or those that may require lethal force.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
This digital sleep aid is designed to wake you up gently and naturally by simulating sunrise light.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
In his decision, Mendonça said Vorcaro planned on staging a robbery or simulating a similar scenario to violently harm a journalist, whose name is redacted.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulating
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An unremarkable skit with host Tina Fey pretending to be Mary Poppins.—
Scott Bryan,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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Investigators say the suspect is a non‑student who may be approaching people near the Music Building while pretending to be a student.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The bottom line Savers can earn between $50 and $150 with a $5,000 deposit made into a money market or high-yield savings account in 2026, starting this month, assuming interest rates here remain steady.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ashley said among misperceptions people have is assuming adult children living with them can no longer be claimed as dependents.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Across the country, collections are popping up to help Transportation Security Administration officers who have been without full pay for more than a month due to the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The mayor also expressed hope that the federal government will resolve ongoing funding issues affecting TSA workers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Simulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulating. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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