simulating

verb

present participle of simulate
as in pretending
to present a false appearance of cosmetics that simulate a suntan

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Recent Examples of simulating Simulating an investment banker’s work is fundamentally different from simulating a software engineer’s work, CEO Jerry Wu tells Fortune. — Wen Shao, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 Silicon sampling troubles some polling traditionalists who are uneasy about ethical and other implications of simulating human responses. — W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 For Martens, the best way to do this is by simulating aspects of gameplay, which can only be achieved by integrating goalkeeper training with the outfield positions. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 By simulating various turbine types against actual site conditions, HydroGenerate accounts for seasonal flow changes and existing structural limits. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 The $31 billion spending program Taipei unveiled is one of a number of efforts to respond, such as expanding live-fire exercises to include the use of first-person view drones and simulating a maritime blockade. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 My own view is that the bill should have more restrictive testing requirements around edge cases—for instance, simulating power outages or major emergencies—before driverless vehicles can be deployed. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026 Critically, their lawyer scattered crumpled gum wrappers in the trash and on the floor, simulating recent activity from multiple prospective buyers. — David J. Moore, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 When a double sink is nothing short of a pipe dream, the best small bathroom vanities are the only solution to simulating en suite vibes in your powder room. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulating
  1. pretending
  2. assuming
  3. affecting
Verb
  • In his appeal, Juszczyk also argued that fining players for pretending to drink beer was hypocritical given the NFL’s beer sponsorships.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The man pretending to be a teen was then contacted by 34-year-old Juan Leonel Jimenez Silva, according to police.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of pretending
Verb
  • So, associations should avoid assuming that a seemingly minor irrigation problem presents no legal concern.
    — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The May 2027 board elections would be conducted under the new system if adopted, assuming the voting districts are drawn and approved at least 120 days before the election, according to state law.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of assuming
Verb
  • Over the past decade, cyberattacks against the education sector have risen expeditiously, exposing sensitive data, temporarily disrupting school operations and affecting students' learning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • El Niño is a natural climate pattern that has far-reaching impacts across the planet, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of people.
    — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of affecting

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“Simulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulating. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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