as in to pretend
to present a false appearance of
cosmetics that simulate a suntan
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By creating virtual replicas of players using biomechanical and physiological data, teams can simulate match scenarios, track fatigue levels and prevent injuries with precision.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
First, one neural network takes high-quality images from one instrument and simulates degraded images as if they were taken by a different, lower-quality instrument.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Researchers got the idea to simulate a fully liquid core from NASA’s InSight lander, which landed on Mars in 2018 and found that its core consisted of elements that were lighter than expected.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
At the same time, AI tools can simulate these attacks so security teams can identify and address organizational vulnerabilities before an actual attack takes place.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
First, one neural network takes high-quality images from one instrument and simulates degraded images as if they were taken by a different, lower-quality instrument.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Researchers got the idea to simulate a fully liquid core from NASA’s InSight lander, which landed on Mars in 2018 and found that its core consisted of elements that were lighter than expected.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
At the same time, AI tools can simulate these attacks so security teams can identify and address organizational vulnerabilities before an actual attack takes place.
—David Henkin, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Read: America is done pretending about meat All of this social-media attention has been translating into people’s actual eating habits, Victoria Fitzgerald, who oversees Whole Foods Market’s meat merchandising, told me.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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One such channel, Truthful Mykolaiv, pretends to be local but pushes Kremlin narratives.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Elliott was first reported to have assumed a position in the oil and gas company back in February, driving a share rally amid expectations that its involvement could pressure BP to shift gears from its green strategy and back toward its core oil and gas businesses.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Many professionals enter the tech space assuming their success in structured environments will seamlessly translate into building and scaling a startup, guaranteed.—
Lola Eniolorunda,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In court, the judge cautioned prosecutors to remind Bondi and others that public statements could affect the jury selection process.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The institute’s research has improved the world’s understanding of how certain tornadoes form, how hurricanes impact coastal communities, and how weather and clouds affect air flight and turbulence.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Simulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulate. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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