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
Perplexity’s comic confusingly features a futuristic city being destroyed by a book with tentacles controlled by a god in a 1990s simulation.
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PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
To better understand how these storms can wreak so much havoc, our research team created simulations to show how storms interact with Earth’s natural magnetic shield and trigger the dangerous geomagnetic activity that can shut down electric grids.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
Doyodkhuu says the Mars simulation for tourists could have a similar psychological effect.
—Rosanna Philpott, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Cybersecurity experts now run complex simulations where AI is assigned the role of a toxic attacker, allowing organizations to test how their own AI systems react to provocation.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
To better understand how these storms can wreak so much havoc, our research team created simulations to show how storms interact with Earth’s natural magnetic shield and trigger the dangerous geomagnetic activity that can shut down electric grids.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
Doyodkhuu says the Mars simulation for tourists could have a similar psychological effect.
—Rosanna Philpott, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Cybersecurity experts now run complex simulations where AI is assigned the role of a toxic attacker, allowing organizations to test how their own AI systems react to provocation.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulation
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Some users posted clips of their Lego sets in dramatic slow motion, while others layered satirical audio clips over montages of the East Wing being ripped off plastic miniatures.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Finally, there were also handmade miniatures.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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The mice will be used in experiments on reproduction in low Earth orbit.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Nov. 2025
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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,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sushi knives and utensils were found with organic debris, and imitation crab meat was found unrefrigerated.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Even his imitation of 20th-century leadership lacks a certain verve.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Following the lead from state officials to raise recruitment numbers, the department lowered its physical requirements to join the academy, according to copies of the standards from 2016 and 2024.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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As part of the rental agreement's 75-year term, Prince Andrew and his family were previously allowed to remain at the Royal Lodge until 2078, according to a copy of the lease obtained by USA TODAY.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The film pivots from wry mock-doc to straightforward slasher in its second half, but its wit remains sharper than the farm equipment Leslie uses to dispatch his victims.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Armored vehicles were observed clearing obstacles set by mock defending forces before advancing toward the presidential and foreign ministry replicas in a simulation apparently geared toward neutralizing the island's leadership, JINF told the outlet.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Oct. 2025
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While fans of Dalio’s strategy—and those looking for a new sounding board—may appreciate his replication, the rise of AI clones is presenting problems for high-profile and notable individuals.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Stardom used to depend on scarcity; the future will run on replication.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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The robot accurately reconstructed the folds’ geometry, replicating real tissue defects caused by lesion removal or partial reconstruction.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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In 1929, President Herbert Hoover remodeled the West Wing, including reconstruction work in the basement level and remodeling the first floor; after a fire on Christmas Eve, the West Wing was repaired and reopened in 1930.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dental consult or mock-up session (if planned).—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Although in-hand images of the upcoming reissue aren’t yet available, a speculative mock-up depicts a colorway which matches that of the ’02 original but features a shiny patent leather finish.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Simulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulation. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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