simulated

British  

/ ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (of fur, leather, pearls, etc) being an imitation of the genuine article, usually made from cheaper material

2. (of actions, qualities, emotions, etc) imitated; feigned

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Example Sentences

They recall those August days in Washington, where Ukrainian specialists had come to demonstrate their expertise and had simulated, coincidentally, an Iranian attack on Qatar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Per Roberts, Ohtani threw four innings in a simulated game while with Team Japan last Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The researchers also discovered that the fungi were able to establish themselves in the simulated lunar soil, which suggests they might only need to be introduced once in a real lunar farming system.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

In a different experiment, IBM and Cleveland Clinic simulated one of the largest accurate molecular models ever run on quantum computers.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

I recognized the simulated wood-grain paneling, the burnt orange carpet, and garish furniture that looked like it had been scavenged from several disco-era yard sales.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline