as in pretends
to present a false appearance of
cosmetics that simulate a suntan
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Recent Examples of simulates
The facility is likely the only one in the world that can do full-load, bidirectional testing that simulates both grid conditions and variable data-center loads.
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IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026
Ray tracing is a 3D rendering technology that simulates the behavior of light to produce realistic reflections and lighting effects.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Artificial intelligence refers to any technology or machine that simulates human intelligence, such as performing problem solving, decision making and reasoning.
—Katherine Lin, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
An Alabama rig simulates an entire school of baitfish by bringing five or more swimbaits together in one seamless rig.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
This includes creating a training center that simulates fighting a fire on a Baltimore City block.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The deep pressure simulates the snug feeling of side sleeping and can reduce the urge to roll over.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Through flashbacks and leaps ahead in time, fragmentation and fantasy scenes, the film simulates complexity while endowing its characters with mere crumbs of knowledge and experience.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
This device is a high-tech centrifuge that simulates microgravity by spinning vials with samples around two axes, effectively confusing the cells inside as to their position in space.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026
Ray tracing is a 3D rendering technology that simulates the behavior of light to produce realistic reflections and lighting effects.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Artificial intelligence refers to any technology or machine that simulates human intelligence, such as performing problem solving, decision making and reasoning.
—Katherine Lin, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
An Alabama rig simulates an entire school of baitfish by bringing five or more swimbaits together in one seamless rig.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
This includes creating a training center that simulates fighting a fire on a Baltimore City block.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The deep pressure simulates the snug feeling of side sleeping and can reduce the urge to roll over.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Through flashbacks and leaps ahead in time, fragmentation and fantasy scenes, the film simulates complexity while endowing its characters with mere crumbs of knowledge and experience.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
This device is a high-tech centrifuge that simulates microgravity by spinning vials with samples around two axes, effectively confusing the cells inside as to their position in space.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulates
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In one snap, the foursome laughs as Crown Prince Christian pretends to grab his younger brother's neck.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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This team is improved, has a deeper roster, no longer pretends Kris Bryant is a major league player and features more functional pitchers (No, seriously).—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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When a single photon is sent through the wall, classical physics assumes that the photon will travel through either of the slits and reach the other side.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the news discovery phase, the agenda-building theory assumes that issues arise in an interplay between media, politics, and society.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Punishment that, in this case, ultimately affects children.—
Ciera Bates-Chamberlain,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lighting Technology The type of light bulb in use dramatically affects whether turning off lights is necessary.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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