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
Once operational in early 2027, the system will offer seven times more compute capacity than Aramco currently has, enabling it to handle larger volumes of data for seismic imaging and reservoir simulations.
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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Drew and his team ran computer simulations of fluid’s motion in and around mouse brains.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
According to Saab, this is the result of using AI to run 50,000 digital simulations of how the HEAT 758 hits its target.
—David Szondy
may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2026
Not content with limiting real-world testing, F1 now also strictly limits the number of hours a team can use a wind tunnel—which can be only 60 percent scale—as well as the number of hours of CFD simulations.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Drew and his team ran computer simulations of fluid’s motion in and around mouse brains.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
According to Saab, this is the result of using AI to run 50,000 digital simulations of how the HEAT 758 hits its target.
—David Szondy
may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2026
Not content with limiting real-world testing, F1 now also strictly limits the number of hours a team can use a wind tunnel—which can be only 60 percent scale—as well as the number of hours of CFD simulations.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulation
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While miniature, this space capsule is no toy.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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Next up, a build plate of an entire droid army of miniatures.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Remember, plants produce flowers as a means of reproduction.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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An eBay seller claimed to have Jeffrey Epstein‘s reproduction of a painting by Kees van Dongen, a Dutch painter who became a part of the Fauvist movement in France during the early 20th century.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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The wings on either side of the knot are what came before and what came after, models for what Jefferson wrote and imitations of it.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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That task had required demolition and repression, imitation and invention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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That sort of flamboyant overstatement became central to Turner’s personal brand—and made for irresistible copy in the dailies.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
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In the second lab, the DNA is frozen until scientists make millions of copies so genetic sequencers can spell out all three billion letters of the embryo's genetic sequence.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Welcome cocktail/mock-tail and goodie bag upon arrival; samples and desserts from nine restaurants; music from High and Wides; SPCA brings some furry friends; raffle prizes.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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Give me a mock compiled by an actual football expert who has years of experience in this realm and done the hours of homework (via studying game tape and talking to NFL personnel and scouts) over this slop.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, replication is relatively rare in science; more common are similar studies using comparable data, different methods, or both.—
Jeffrey A. Lee,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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What to Know About Breast Cancer in Dogs Breast cancers in dogs are often referred to as mammary tumors, which develop from abnormal replication of breast tissue cells, according to Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Nike’s official e-commerce images reveal that the early mock-up renderings of the colorway were nearly accurate with a mix of red and burgundy in various materials across the sneaker’s upper.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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This photo provided by Air New Zealand shows sleeping pods in a mock-up of a plane cabin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The crash remains under investigation pending the completion of the crash reconstruction report.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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But no Black candidate in Louisiana has been elected to a statewide office, such as governor or attorney general, since reconstruction.—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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“Simulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulation. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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