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
Our machine learning algorithm and subsequent simulations are fueled by data, expert knowledge and statistical models.
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Achim Zeileis, Fortune, 12 June 2026
After retargeting, the robot is trained in a simulation environment using reinforcement learning.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
In one of the CDC modeling’s worst-case scenarios, in which only 20 percent of Ebola cases are isolated, most simulations projected more than 20,000 cases and more than 4,000 deaths within just three months.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Officials have been running practice simulations to prepare for outbreaks and mass casualty events.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 5 June 2026
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Achim Zeileis, Fortune, 12 June 2026
After retargeting, the robot is trained in a simulation environment using reinforcement learning.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
In one of the CDC modeling’s worst-case scenarios, in which only 20 percent of Ebola cases are isolated, most simulations projected more than 20,000 cases and more than 4,000 deaths within just three months.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Officials have been running practice simulations to prepare for outbreaks and mass casualty events.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulation
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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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But the country’s key tool for suppressing the pest — a facility that breeds sterile flies to halt reproduction of the parasite — isn’t slated to begin operating until November 2027.—
Ilena Peng,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Perhaps Abby pursues the reproduction of human experience to counter the void of her own life.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The main aim, however, was not to improve the intellect but to live in imitation of Christ.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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There’s even a great scene in Jaws when Scheider is just sitting with his son and his son starts doing imitations of him at the dinner table.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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