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
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a computer simulation of spaceflight simulations of body movements a simulation of the planet's surface
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Recent Examples of simulation
Alejos Villalobos, who did much of the teaching over the four days, said the first simulation was rather routine and free of complications.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
More than 4,000 digital Atlases trained for six hours in simulation.
—Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The model simulations show a rapid increase in iceberg production and a dramatic retreat of the edge of the ice sheet toward the Ellsworth Mountains.
—Keiji Horikawa, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
About 30 recruits sat at their desks preparing to run through a simulation.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
More than 4,000 digital Atlases trained for six hours in simulation.
—Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The model simulations show a rapid increase in iceberg production and a dramatic retreat of the edge of the ice sheet toward the Ellsworth Mountains.
—Keiji Horikawa, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
About 30 recruits sat at their desks preparing to run through a simulation.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulation
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The Circus Museum features the world’s largest collection of miniatures—more than 42,000 pieces that give guests a peek into the history and early days of The Ringling circus.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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By the time the couple adopted her from a dog rescue in Louisburg, Kansas, 3-year-old Gracie had birthed two litters of pups — part miniature poodle, part miniature Australian Shepherd.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2026
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Teaching robots to feel To address this challenge, a research team from Japan developed a new adaptive motion reproduction system based on Gaussian process regression.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Midcentury Furniture Keep an eye out for name-brand midcentury furniture—it can sometimes get lost amongst all the cheap reproductions.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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Designed to support reinforcement and imitation learning workflows, Adam-U enables tasks such as object manipulation, garment handling, and coordinated movement demonstrations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Unsurprisingly, the story based on one of the greatest authors of spy stories ever trumps the imitation.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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The feature is adapted from Patrick Sobral’s best-selling French comic series Les Légendaires which sold nine million copies in France, Benelux, Switzerland and Canada.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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Disneyland fans looking for more backstory related to the Galaxy’s Edge timeline expansion will want to get a copy of the Echoes of the Empire comic book coming out April 22 that will preview the new characters coming to Batuu.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Wiholl Mock-Neck Lounge Set Similar to Hudson’s turtleneck sweater, this Wiholl two-piece has a similar high collar, except the mock-neck won’t feel as suffocating or uncomfortable.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
1 Jan. 2026
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In his mock, Brugler sent Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling to New England at No. 32 overall.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
12 Dec. 2025
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As archaeologists note, successful replication demonstrates feasibility rather than historical accuracy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Taking zinc supplements after the onset of initial symptoms can help block viral replication.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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There will even be a mock-up of a propulsion bay and a composite fuel tank, even though DRACO won't actually have working propulsion.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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To reduce uncertainty in cosmetic outcomes, DRGO Smile uses advanced Digital Smile Design to give patients a visual preview and temporary mock-up before finalizing their procedure.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Dec. 2025
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Our work makes reconstruction possible.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Newsom waived building code requirements intended to ease the cost of reconstruction.—
CalMatters,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Simulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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