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
The Multiverse team also used the output of simulations to determine when to use a simplified approach to one calculation and optimized the algorithm to run on BPUs.
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ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
The simulation came within 2,000 votes of the final count.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The scientists then estimated the amount of stress that had been built up by forwarding the simulation to the present day.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Every Orkin technician undergoes an intensive, 160-hour simulation training program at their dedicated center before entering the field.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
The simulation came within 2,000 votes of the final count.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The scientists then estimated the amount of stress that had been built up by forwarding the simulation to the present day.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Every Orkin technician undergoes an intensive, 160-hour simulation training program at their dedicated center before entering the field.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulation
Noun
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In addition to writing the screenplay with Ford, Fish designed the sets, costumes, and miniatures, while also doing the hair and makeup for the all-Drag cast.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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Those miniatures eventually grew into larger chamber works and orchestral compositions.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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The problem is, mainstream science and society have been slow to move away from the narrative that all animals copulate only for reproduction, any same-sex activity is purely anomalous (and unnatural), and every species is male-dominated.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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The new earbuds are designed to deliver natural ambiance with high-quality audio reproduction without the need for electronic pass-through modes.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The robot is built on the open-source LeRobot platform and uses imitation learning to improve its grasping capabilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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The films have spawned endless imitations, parodies and spinoffs, such as this week’s Verizon commercial featuring Myers and co-stars Seth Green, Mindy Sterling and Rob Lowe.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Initial negotiations between the United States and Iran are still expected to take place in the Swiss mountain resort of Bürgenstock on Friday, Switzerland’s foreign ministry said, after the US and Iran signed a copy of their agreement.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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In the tax filings, the nonprofit also noted that each member gets a copy of the document.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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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
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Early on in the pre-draft process, Stirtz was a popular match for Denver in mocks.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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The digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The authors are Unilever employees and independent replication of the microbiome findings is still needed, but the broader simplification message aligns with what dermatologists already recommend.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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An in-hand look at the new style has yet to surface, but a speculative mock-up was provided and is said to offer an accurate look at what fans can expect when the sneaker arrives at retail early next year.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Alexander’s signature appears below the mock-up, per the Post.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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This time the shock is having the opposite effect, stalling regional economies and slowing reconstruction efforts across Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan, and Syria.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Key Bridge rebuild progress Plans for the Key Bridge reconstruction are underway.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Simulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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