SIMULATED Synonyms: 159 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd

Definition of simulated

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

On Friday before the first-place Rangers hosted the second-place Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Mall, Seager played three simulated innings. — Mac Engel july 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026 Phillips said the league worked with consultants and did 10,000 simulated season outcomes to ensure the model addressed an assortment of championship scenarios. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Verb

Semien played in a minor league game Sunday in Hartford and took simulated at-bats in Brooklyn during the break, including some off right-hander Clay Holmes. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026 One of the scenarios simulated terrorists infiltrating the kibbutz kindergarten. — Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for simulated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulated

Adjective

Even milder synthetic alternatives like DEET are increasingly restricted worldwide due to health risks, creating an urgent need for safer, more sustainable pest management solutions.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
In landfills, synthetic bristles on paintbrushes can take hundreds of years to degrade, while their plastic handles take up to a thousand years, Silverman said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of synthetic

Adjective

Instead of dwelling on the crime, the owners decided to respond with humor, posting the video on Instagram with a mock 0-star review for the burglary crew.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
After Max tortures them in a mock-trial confrontation in their living room, Tom eventually tackles Max into the backyard pool.

— Benjamin VanHoose, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of mock

Verb

Unafraid of sinking as low as possible at the welfare office, Dennis pretended to be recovering from a crack problem while Dee feigned intellectual disability, but the caseworker wasn’t buying it.

— Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
The hacker pretended to be one of the furniture company's employees and changed the vendor's bank account on file with Children's.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Definition of pretended

Adjective

The faux suede boots, which are available in standard and wide calf widths, feature a pointed toe, block heels, and a slouchy design.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
The ballet became a hilarious parody of Wagnerian cliches as a cartwheeling child wearing sneakers with rainbow lights and dressed in gold, resembling statues of the composer, presided in front of a faux Bayreuth proscenium.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of faux

Adjective

Murphy, working with Ellis, has expanded the already-strained novel into a nine-episode drama that reaches no conclusion by its finale.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
Elsewhere during the trip, Steven and Kacie finally repaired their strained relationship after months of tension.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of strained

Verb

Since Escola, who won a Tony for playing Mary, left the production, tons of famous faces have assumed the part including Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess, Betty Gilpin, Maya Rudolph and Meg Stalter.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Her current role will be assumed by new General Counsel Jennifer Newstead.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of assumed

Adjective

Some studies suggest artificial sweeteners may affect the brain in a way similar to sugar, which could make foods more appealing.

— Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026
This aligns with decades of cognitive research that claims learning is more than simply receiving information—especially when that information feels artificial.

— James Davis, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of artificial

Adjective

Is this the same Panthea who hates anyone fake or putting things on?

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
Alongside its launch, Onton released research revealing that current top AI models struggle to filter out fake content and biased reviews—proving that today’s systems simply aren’t built for modern, noisy web environments.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of fake

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