sim.

American

abbreviation

similar.
simile.

sim British

/ sɪm /

noun

a computer game which simulates an activity such as playing a sport or flying an aircraft

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MLS would prefer the team remain in Vancouver and commissioner Don Garber has spoken with Eby, Vancouver mayor Ken Sim and other government officials in the search for a solution.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

This is a constant headache and also meant she could not upgrade her Sim card from 3G to 5G remotely.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Sectors that could be affected include oil and natural gas, said Sim, though he noted Malaysia imports limited volumes from the Middle East and is an exporter of liquefied natural gas and petroleum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

"There won't be any change at all straight away," according to Sim Harris, managing editor of Rail News.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

“Just the fact that you considered it means—” “We’re getting maudlin here,” Sim broke in, knocking his glass against the table.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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