simulate
verb (used with object)
to create a simulation, likeness, or model of (a situation, system, or the like).
simulating
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present participleof simulate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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South Korean and US forces will hold major joint drills next week simulating combat against North Korean troops battle-hardened by deployment in the Russia-Ukraine war, an exercise spokesman said Monday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
In recent years it has stepped up military drills near Taiwan, including simulating blockades on the island.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
“It’s a step change in simulating things like kinetic energy and gravity,” Hassabis says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Cadence’s EDA systems include software and hardware for designing, simulating and verifying chips and printed circuit boards before production.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 20, 2026
The head zoo keeper ordered a crane operator, who was standing by, to drop a navy blue canopy over the dome, thus simulating Earthling night inside.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
