simulation

noun

Definition of simulationnext
as in miniature
something that is made to look, feel, or behave like something else especially so that it can be studied or used to train people
—often + of a computer simulation of spaceflight simulations of body movements a simulation of the planet's surface

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Recent Examples of simulation At a Taipei metro station Thursday afternoon, passengers waited to be released after the station's gates were shut for the simulation as part of air raid drills. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Classical optimization, simulation and AI can already evaluate richer decision models than most companies currently use. — Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 After incorporating a black hole into their simulations, astronomers compared their results with observations from JWST. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026 In power and industrial systems, simulation tools are helping engineers improve thermal efficiency. — Cyrus Wadia, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulation
  1. miniature
  2. reproduction
  3. imitation
  4. copy
  5. mock
  6. replication
  7. mock-up
  8. reconstruction
Noun
  • The miniature shows the ride snaking around the Disneyland Monorail, and reveals a landscape that will fully transform the look and tone of California Adventure.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As the second word in its name implies, the Falcon Mini is a miniature (and thus less costly) version of a larger drone, Zero Zero's Vcopter Falcon.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of miniature
Noun
  • The seller, parkviewandbarn, identifies the lamp as a reproduction.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Modern reproductions and vintage Tiffany lamps for sale through dealers and online marketplaces let homeowners borrow the color, warm glow and statement-making quality of Tiffany without owning an authentic Tiffany Studios piece.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of reproduction
Noun
  • Striker is one of several compounding pharmacies that have made imitation retatrutide identified by CBS News in a June investigation.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • That logic matters for retailers because beauty is highly compatible with cultural imitation.
    — Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of imitation
Noun
  • Guests are dressed for the Hamptons or Malibu, with their copies of 'What Happened' balanced on top of their carry-alls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Long out of print, used copies command thousands of dollars online.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of copy
Noun
  • On that note, Ole Miss right-hander Taylor Rabe, who has been the Rebels’ best pitcher in the postseason, appears in Law’s first-round mock published Wednesday, but is not on his top-100 list (for now).
    — Mitch Light, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • Early on in the pre-draft process, Stirtz was a popular match for Denver in mocks.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Definition of mock
Noun
  • The agency also granted access for people with multi-drug-resistant HIV because the drug works at different points in the HIV replication cycle.
    — Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Reports of Usher’s replication have been greatly exaggerated.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of replication
Noun
  • With a full colorway of Metallic Silver/Black/Coconut Milk, in-hand images of the new sneaker have yet to surface, but a speculative mock-up was shared which is said to offer an accurate look of what fans can expect upon the release.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Engineers there use full-scale mechanical mock-ups, robotic arms, and virtual control systems.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of mock-up
Noun
  • De la Espriella said national and international funds raised in response to the disaster will focus on the reconstruction of hospitals, schools, homes, roads and airports.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • President Abelardo de la Espriella, who had been in office for only three days when the earthquake struck, announced a reconstruction fund for damaged homes, hospitals, schools and infrastructure.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of reconstruction

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“Simulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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