SIMULATION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

simulation

noun

Definition of simulation

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 Current generative simulations are unreliable, Mousavi acknowledged. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Sharon’s research group was able to confirm this mechanism, which had never been observed in nature otherwise, using computer simulations and experiments. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026 Scanning and measuring these runs extracts the unwritten rules of soil mechanics, turning them into precise, repeatable physics algorithms no simulation alone can generate. — Ronald Bisio, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The manufacturer also uses a CLO zFab Kit to digitize fabrics for 3D garment simulations, according to its website. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simulation

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Noun

Access to materials such as Tough 1500 V2 already expands its usefulness beyond miniatures and decorative prints, opening up functional projects without requiring a professional system.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Launched earlier this year by Stanford engineering graduate and former venture capitalist Madilyn Ontiveros Plumlee, Vero Studio specializes in the niche art form of bridal miniatures.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of miniature

Noun

Because of the aphids’ fast reproduction and ability to disperse quickly to other plants, Crumbley recommends focusing on reducing the pest’s harborage sites as opposed to introducing marigolds or other companion plants in the fall.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
Framed reproduction prints from it now hang throughout the house.

— Nuriyah Johar, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reproduction

Noun

Bad imitations eventually reduced molecular gastronomy to a punch line about foam, fog, and something unfortunately known as meat glue.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
Kubiak, who was KU’s wide-receivers coach in 2015, took part in his obligatory interview with CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson and did an imitation of Joe Namath.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of imitation

Noun

Researchers at the company tested how AI models might act as computer worms, programs that move between devices and leave copies of themselves behind, among everyday household gadgets.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
The Miami Herald was unsuccessful in reaching Dorworth, but did reach his former attorney who asked for a copy of the lawsuit.

— Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of copy

Noun

Idzik and fellow walk-on Jordan Garside would reserve a lecture hall in the business school, write their mocks on the whiteboard and throw a two-person draft party.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Sep. 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

But when the humanoid gets to near-perfect human replication yet retains something robotic in its essence, an ickiness takes hold.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
What remains to be established, however, is whether these models would initiate self-replication on their own.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of replication

Noun

The center is designed to develop and train humanoids specifically for public safety applications, with engineers using realistic environments and mock-ups to test the machines and collect training data.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Thousands of spectators lined the Chicago River to watch floating mock-ups of Victorian houses become engulfed by flames — a la the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 — but the buildings failed to ignite.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of mock-up

Noun

The reconstruction was made trickier, however, by the fact that the crew weren’t allowed to take photographs inside Downing Street and there aren’t diagrams online.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Initially seen as provocative, the bra actually serves the purpose of affirming women who have gotten breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy, Grede said.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

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