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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 simulations
Amos named Holo Boy after the holodeck on Star Trek, a 3D device used to project realistic simulations.
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
These simulations, published in March 2025, were able to accurately predict different diabetes complications and the amount of time someone’s glucose was in a healthy range.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The team further went on to conduct complex simulations of planetary impacts and geological mixing processes.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
These larger-scale simulations are known as global simulations.
—Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
Educators have pointed to a variety of partial solutions, such as increasing simulations to fill a lack of clinical-training openings.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Human expertise uncovers evolving attack tactics, while simulations prepare employees to respond instinctively to threats, making each interaction a proactive defense measure.
—Seemant Sehgal, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What To Know Using advanced climate simulations, the research team explored how future atmospheric rivers will interact with oceanic conditions such as surface temperatures and water mixing.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Researchers can also use an AI agent to generate 3D physics simulations from text prompts.
—Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
These simulations, published in March 2025, were able to accurately predict different diabetes complications and the amount of time someone’s glucose was in a healthy range.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The team further went on to conduct complex simulations of planetary impacts and geological mixing processes.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
These larger-scale simulations are known as global simulations.
—Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
Educators have pointed to a variety of partial solutions, such as increasing simulations to fill a lack of clinical-training openings.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Human expertise uncovers evolving attack tactics, while simulations prepare employees to respond instinctively to threats, making each interaction a proactive defense measure.
—Seemant Sehgal, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What To Know Using advanced climate simulations, the research team explored how future atmospheric rivers will interact with oceanic conditions such as surface temperatures and water mixing.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Researchers can also use an AI agent to generate 3D physics simulations from text prompts.
—Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulations
Noun
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Pumpkins start at $2 for decorative miniatures to $50 for prize winning giants.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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See Model Trains If your interests lean toward railways and miniatures, Hendersonville has the place for you.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Swift had some help in the sales department from many of her fans buying multiple copies of the album.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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With more than 600 million copies of the books sold worldwide, and everything related to them continuing to do well years after the initial release of the books, one wonders how this series remains popular despite the deluge of young adult novels (and controversy) that followed it.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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While genuine antiques from the Ming dynasty can fetch millions at auction, many later reproductions and export pieces from the 18th to 20th centuries still carry significant value.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Meta’s model leaked just two years ago and seeded an ecosystem of imitations and refinements that moved faster than any licensing system.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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But Swift’s work with Jack Antonoff slipped into a too-reliable throwback synth-pop aesthetic that doesn’t feel fresh after years of iterations and imitations.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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Inflatable mock-ups that mimic tanks, jets, and rocket launchers are drawing attention worldwide.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Segle began by sketching her dream design, then testing different patterns and doing eight bodice mock-ups with inexpensive fabric before finding the perfect fit.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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In another nod to Burberry’s heritage, replicas of the 1930s clock from the brand’s former flagship on Haymarket will feature in select pop-ups.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Similar complaints came from Drake and The Weeknd whose own AI replicas were pulled from streaming platforms after public outcry.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Like alien clones of the people her parents are now.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
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The new policies also include more explicit bans on unauthorized AI voice clones and deepfakes.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Americans' primary oversight entities—rather than rooting out waste and misconduct—now are poised to be rubber stamps for whatever administration is in power.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Simulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulations. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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