Thesaurus results for SIMULATES

simulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of simulate

as in pretends

to present a false appearance of cosmetics that simulate a suntan

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Recent Examples of simulates The upcoming 2027 model will also be the first to feature E-Shift, an optional system that simulates the gear shifts of a combustion engine. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026 The offense works on the underneath passing tree while the defense simulates coverage rules and passing off cross-under routes. — Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026 The Wan Chun drill simulates the evacuation of Taiwan’s leader to a safe place in the event of war or other emergencies. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Here’s music that doesn’t just deal with pain but structurally simulates it—music about falling apart that falls apart itself. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026 However, an expert retained by LAIP used Delft3D hydrodynamic modeling, which simulates wind and water movement, People reported. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026 Winter guests will enjoy gathering around the midcentury fireplace that anchors the living room, while an outdoor firepit simulates the same experience for spring and summer visitors. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026 The standard machine simulates a game by shooting balls at varying angles. — Shirl Leigh july 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026 Swanson earned the national championship in the Postsecondary Collision Damage Appraisal Division, a competition that simulates the work of professional collision estimators and insurance appraisers, according to a press release from the college. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

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At one point, though, Jon Hamm does the voice of the mayor but there’s a robot who pretends to be him and is essentially wearing a mayor-skin suit.

— Marah Eakin, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
And Brand New Day pretends to tell that story, for about 20 minutes.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

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An incident that for others might be fatal—a free fall from a high bridge—affects the coyote for only a brief moment.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
On taxation, only about a third of clients understand how other income affects the taxability of their Social Security check, and nearly half are blindsided to learn that Medicare premiums can quietly shrink their monthly payment.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

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