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
  • During a commercial break, young girls competed in a (miniature) dunk contest to see who would bring the Barbie home.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Devised by Mattel as the first trackable toy car in 1968, these cool miniatures have become one of the most popular toys of all time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of miniature
Noun
  • Many occur naturally in the body and act as chemical messengers, influencing metabolism, inflammation, reproduction and other physiological processes.
    — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Big reveals operate to compete within the dizzying churn by making a spectacle out of commonplace family reproduction.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reproduction
Noun
  • Voters will just go with the real thing as opposed to the imitation.
    — Jim DeFede, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The shoes have also inspired countless imitations from other brands, making the popular design more affordable and accessible, while the original remains highly coveted among shoe lovers.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 July 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
  • Reports of Usher’s replication have been greatly exaggerated.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Its design subtly translates the DB5's character with elements like a wooden inner ring and gradient leather strap, rather than direct replication.
    — Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of replication
Noun
  • Engineers there use full-scale mechanical mock-ups, robotic arms, and virtual control systems.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Initially focused on pedigree, a junior designer's innovative mock-up taught him that hunger and ideas are paramount.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 July 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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