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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
This process will also test new artificial intelligence and high-performance computing tools designed to improve plasma simulations and operational efficiency.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Recent simulations show that Rubin might find about one of these a year.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 May 2026
Pharmaceutical research, innovative materials development, and climate modeling all depend on these skills to run sophisticated simulations.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration receives reports of smoke in the cockpit almost daily, but the NTSB said the agency still doesn't require airlines to conduct realistic smoke-in-cockpit simulations.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
In our simulations, the difference is not huge.
—John Eric Goff, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Packing down a landing pad sounds easier to him than building berms because the regolith readily compresses, at least in simulations.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Additionally, the researchers used simulations to track fluid movement rather than measuring the flow directly in a living brain.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
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
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Recent simulations show that Rubin might find about one of these a year.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 May 2026
Pharmaceutical research, innovative materials development, and climate modeling all depend on these skills to run sophisticated simulations.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration receives reports of smoke in the cockpit almost daily, but the NTSB said the agency still doesn't require airlines to conduct realistic smoke-in-cockpit simulations.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
In our simulations, the difference is not huge.
—John Eric Goff, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Packing down a landing pad sounds easier to him than building berms because the regolith readily compresses, at least in simulations.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Additionally, the researchers used simulations to track fluid movement rather than measuring the flow directly in a living brain.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulations
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Next up, a build plate of an entire droid army of miniatures.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
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Bohan carried on that tradition, while also designing two collections a year for Baby Dior, often making miniatures of Elizabeth Taylor’s purchases for her daughter, Liza, which the pair would go out wearing together.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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And their descendants, which often go on to lose those extra chromosome copies, retain evidence in their DNA of the ancient duplication event that helped their lineage survive.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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Miller will sign copies of the book after the program; copies are for sale at the Clinton Museum Store.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2026
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Although trademarks protect against similar reproductions that can confuse consumers, they’re not meant to be utilized as a catch-all protecting every feature of a performer’s brand.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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The world of Busytown, the whimsical universe created by Scarry, has also found a new audience thanks to Inciardi Prints' beautiful tiny reproductions available through Ana Inciardi's Mini Print Vending Machines.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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But the most memorable impressions are rarely straightforward imitations.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Most people now encounter the world through algorithmic feeds built to warp reality, on platforms with every commercial incentive to keep users scrolling and very little incentive to distinguish genuine interest from astroturfed imitations.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The center was also designing and testing mock-ups of a lunar lander, which Armstrong — now the center’s namesake — later used to practice landing on the moon while still here on Earth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the mock-ups got attention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
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Adult shirts are £85 for replicas, £12o for authentic cuts (closer to what players wear in games), and £130 for the authentic long sleeve version.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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There’s also attention paid to security of digital replicas, acknowledging that the studios need to take measures to protect these scans and data from hacks, leaks, or unauthorized use, even for background actors.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine recently inked a deal with AI audio company ElevenLabs to produce virtual replications of their famous voices.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 Nov. 2025
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The raging success of Cheers, Seinfeld, Friends, Home Improvement, and Roseanne inspired a flood of clones.—
Ted Linhart,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Kawamura’s resume includes commercials, music videos, and television shows alongside creating clones for Lady Gaga and designing the largest pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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