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adjective

ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce simulated (audio)
Definition of simulatednext
1
as in synthetic
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials a simulated leopard skin rug

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as in mock
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality the simulated friendliness in public of two politicians who can't stand each other in private

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simulated

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verb

past tense of simulate
as in pretended
to present a false appearance of cosmetics that simulate a suntan

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Recent Examples of simulated
Adjective
There’s also a virtual race and a simulated wingsuit activity. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 To rule this scenario out, the team built a lumpy ring model and ran 10 million simulated occultations. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
No global computer models predicted or simulated 2016-2017 and 2022-2023 winter heavy precipitation in California using sea surface temperature. — Yongkang Xue, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 Because the robotic arm was meant to work in zero gravity, a room that simulated a weightless environment was built to test it. — Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simulated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulated
  1. synthetic
  2. mock
  3. pretended
  4. faux
  5. strained
  6. assumed
  7. artificial
  8. fake
Adjective
  • One California law firm says yes, and has filed a barrage of lawsuits this year, targeting hotels in California and elsewhere over synthetic fragrances in common areas.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Ortovox takes a fresh approach to polyester Ortovox is taking a break from wool for its first synthetic T-shirts—and bringing an odor-control specialist along for the ride.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of synthetic
Adjective
  • About a dozen mock work stations broadcast the footage on small monitors, and visitors can study stacks of work-in-progress images that also function as flip books.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The long-sleeve mock-neck top and wide-leg pull-on pants are made from a lightweight, stretchy polyester-rayon blend with a soft, drapey feel, and the pants have side pockets.
    — Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of mock
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  • Russian forces were in the area; some even pretended to be news crews.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Also this year, Cohen’s press officer secretly was recorded by a woman who pretended to be on a date with him.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of pretended
Adjective
  • Floral garlands, vases, faux windows, buckets, and even a trompe-l’oeil lion skin evoke an atmosphere quite far removed from the typical imagery found in houses in this part of Italy.
    — Elena Dallorso, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This + a faux-fur coat + beloved leather pants + a 44-percent-off deal = your most head-turning (and wallet-sparing) ensemble to date.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of faux
Adjective
  • Worries have been rising about the French government’s big debt and its strained budget.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn’t played since April 24 because of strained calf muscles in both legs, remained on the 26-man roster for the best-of-five series starting Saturday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of strained
Verb
  • Following his passing in 2021, his son, Adam Stewart, assumed the role of Executive Chairman, continuing the family legacy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The lifting was assumed, God was the obvious entity being addressed, but what mattered most was the us, us, us.
    — Abdelrahman ElGendy, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of assumed
Adjective
  • But deeper into the community is the Louisiana Leadership Institute, a sprawling complex that includes a full-scale gymnasium, classrooms, a fine arts center, a football field and a stadium with artificial turf.
    — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The explosion caused an artificial radiation belt that destroyed several satellites and partially knocked out street lights and phone lines in Hawaii.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of artificial
Adjective
  • Carmella is also still mad at Vicki for saying that Danny is raising her kids, and Heather is angry after learning that Vicki called her fake in Palm Springs.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • All are alleged to have sent investors fake account statements and communications claiming their investments were either safe and sound or growing rapidly.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fake

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“Simulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulated. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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