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 our newest campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts, for example students will train in a 25,000-square-foot facility equipped with interactive shifting simulation and a new curriculum that focuses on hands-on learning from day one.
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Samantha Greenberg, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The physical dangers inherent in productions at this time were inseparable from the stories appearing onscreen, because simulation was more or less impossible; filmmaking was analog.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Apart from simulations, the crew prepared for the historic lunar flyby in a multitude of ways in the months ahead of launch.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
That training happened in simulation first, then carried over to the real world.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Greenberg, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The physical dangers inherent in productions at this time were inseparable from the stories appearing onscreen, because simulation was more or less impossible; filmmaking was analog.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Apart from simulations, the crew prepared for the historic lunar flyby in a multitude of ways in the months ahead of launch.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
That training happened in simulation first, then carried over to the real world.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulation
Noun
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The entire logic of the exhibition—with science and art, fresh names and familiar ones, lumped together—is here in miniature.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gonzalez explained that butterfly wings come in a dazzling variety of colors and patterns, which is created by miniature, overlapping scales on their wings.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For classics that lack CAD designs, the cars can be scanned to make computer models for reproduction.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Uncertainty Factor for the Grizzly Bear Cubs FWP researcher Cecily Costello noted that the timing of the birth aligns with typical grizzly reproduction patterns, as females generally have their first cubs between ages five and six.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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UniFlex enables efficient cross-scenario task generalization and imitation learning.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Martinez added that the amendment is not needed, as officials with the Maryland Department of Health say that original copies are already kept at the state level when there are changes made to those documents.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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See our top athletes from the 2025-26 boys swimming season, and print your own copy of the PDF below.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the mock, Boston (6-4, 212 pounds) is likened to 2025 first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Apr. 2026
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To see how the board has changed over time, check out Chris Perkins’ initial mock draft, David Furones’ post-combine mock and Perkins’ post-Waddle trade mock.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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In praise of the art of replication.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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People with Lynch syndrome have mutations in the genes that normally fix DNA replication errors, preventing them from working properly, the CDC states.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The museum has a collection of artifacts and aircrafts such as the Apollo 9 Command Module, a mock-up of the Lockheed Vega 5B, flown by Amelia Earhart, B-58 Hustler flight plans and various pictures of famous aviators and airplanes.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The center was also designing and testing mock-ups of a lunar lander, which Armstrong — now the center’s namesake — later used to practice landing on the moon while still here on Earth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Meridian Police Department’s crash reconstruction team is investigating the incident.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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The amazingly rapid reconstruction project came to a conclusion in December 2024.—
David A. Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Simulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulation. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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