as in pretends
to present a false appearance of
cosmetics that simulate a suntan
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Recent Examples of simulates
The software simulates wind passing over the avatar, computational fluid dynamics calculate how much resistance there is — and how tweaking a skater’s form alters that.
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Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Most prominently, engineers detected leaking hydrogen during the test, known as a wet dress rehearsal that simulates a launch day countdown.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Today's test simulates a frontal collision where the cars are slightly offset from each other.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025
Another installation simulates the interior of Aquarius Reef Base, complete with bunks, galley tables and stories from Scripps Oceanography researchers like Dale Stokes and Jim Leichter, who’ve completed multiple missions there.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, a team at the University of Texas is tackling the challenge by creating a virtual environment that precisely simulates conditions on the lunar surface.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
ChatGPT introduced millions to a tool that, although prone to presenting false information, simulates conversation well enough that people began to use it as an interface for countless tasks, such as finding information.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2025
The students were playing Operation Outbreak, a game that simulates the spread of an infectious disease.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
But many of their hitters have already taken swings against him – thanks to the sophisticated technology of Trajekt, a pitching machine that simulates the visual of any major-league pitcher’s mechanics and the shape of his pitches.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Most prominently, engineers detected leaking hydrogen during the test, known as a wet dress rehearsal that simulates a launch day countdown.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Today's test simulates a frontal collision where the cars are slightly offset from each other.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025
Another installation simulates the interior of Aquarius Reef Base, complete with bunks, galley tables and stories from Scripps Oceanography researchers like Dale Stokes and Jim Leichter, who’ve completed multiple missions there.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, a team at the University of Texas is tackling the challenge by creating a virtual environment that precisely simulates conditions on the lunar surface.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
ChatGPT introduced millions to a tool that, although prone to presenting false information, simulates conversation well enough that people began to use it as an interface for countless tasks, such as finding information.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2025
The students were playing Operation Outbreak, a game that simulates the spread of an infectious disease.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
But many of their hitters have already taken swings against him – thanks to the sophisticated technology of Trajekt, a pitching machine that simulates the visual of any major-league pitcher’s mechanics and the shape of his pitches.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulates
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No one pretends to extract any truth or significance.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Receiving gifts is the one love language everyone pretends not to have.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The newer model assumes that demand follows trust.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kerry Haigh will continue to serve as interim CEO until Clark assumes his role March 2.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In Colorado, food insecurity affects 1 in 8 people.—
Jack Buffington,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even just rolling your head in one direction affects how that sled tracks on the ice.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Simulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulates. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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