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
Figure’s website describes the robots’ whole-body controller system as having been trained on more than 1,000 hours of human motion data, along with spending time training in simulation across more than 200,000 parallel environments.
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Grimeland isn’t alone in sticking with a diversified approach; Carta’s Peter Walker, based on simulations, has suggested that smaller bets on more companies is a better approach for all but the most successful venture funds.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Belyakov and his colleagues then performed computer simulations to test whether the hypothesis of Nereid as part of an original moon system would stand true.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Computer simulations that then traced the cluster's history suggest the structures likely formed after a smaller galaxy cluster plunged through Abell 2029 billions of years ago, the study notes.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 May 2026
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Grimeland isn’t alone in sticking with a diversified approach; Carta’s Peter Walker, based on simulations, has suggested that smaller bets on more companies is a better approach for all but the most successful venture funds.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Belyakov and his colleagues then performed computer simulations to test whether the hypothesis of Nereid as part of an original moon system would stand true.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Computer simulations that then traced the cluster's history suggest the structures likely formed after a smaller galaxy cluster plunged through Abell 2029 billions of years ago, the study notes.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulation
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Lopez’s day bag will feature miniature bags as pockets on the exterior, and the miniatures will also be released as separate bags.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The campaign introduces 12 miniature, readable book charms based on titles chosen collaboratively with Gen-Z consumers.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Shenzhou 21 is also carrying six types of experimental samples and four black mice for experiments related to reproduction in low Earth orbit.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Scientists also warned that artificial light is dramatically affecting biodiversity, especially among nocturnal species that rely on darkness for feeding, migration and reproduction.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Experience has taught me that too much imitation can paralyze you.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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From left, stalwart Fast/Furious gun molls Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez, who know their way around all sorts of fancy cars, not to mention firearms, breezily support central good/bad dude Vin Diesel, who’s doing his best professional bowling imitation for the paparazzi.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The album debuted at Number One on the Billboard 200 and brought in record-breaking first week sales, selling 641,000 total copies in its first week of release — the most by a group since Billboard started tracking streaming numbers in 2014 — including 532,000 in pure album sales.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
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Virgin with Codex is your usual Flemish virgin—a loose copy of a 16th-century painting by an anonymous artist in the Courtauld Gallery’s collection.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
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Welcome cocktail/mock-tail and goodie bag upon arrival; samples and desserts from nine restaurants; music from High and Wides; SPCA brings some furry friends; raffle prizes.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Give me a mock compiled by an actual football expert who has years of experience in this realm and done the hours of homework (via studying game tape and talking to NFL personnel and scouts) over this slop.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Science depends on transparency, replication and the willingness to let evidence speak for itself.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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There’s an entire economic community emerging around their restoration, replication, sales, transport and display, including companies like (Re)Giant and sculptor Mark Cline’s Enchanted Castle Studios.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Nike’s official e-commerce images reveal that the early mock-up renderings of the colorway were nearly accurate with a mix of red and burgundy in various materials across the sneaker’s upper.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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This photo provided by Air New Zealand shows sleeping pods in a mock-up of a plane cabin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Don’t miss a drink at The Cannon Room—this American whiskey bar is named after the artillery discovered during the pier's reconstruction, and one of the relics is on display inside.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Both the Washington County Coroner's Office and Chartiers Township Police are investigating the crash, and were assisted on the scene by the Chartiers Township Fire Department and the Pennsylvania State Police crash reconstruction unit.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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“Simulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulation. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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