reproduce
verb
re·pro·duce
ˌrē-prə-ˈdüs 
-ˈdyüs
reproduced; reproducing; reproduces
: to produce again: such as
a
: to produce (new individuals of the same kind) by a sexual or asexual process
b
: to cause to exist again or anew
reproduce water from steam
c
: to imitate closely
sound-effects can reproduce the sound of thunder
d
: to present again
e
: to make a representation (such as an image or copy) of
reproduce a face on canvas
f
: to revive mentally : recall
g
: to translate (a recording) into sound
reproducer
noun
Examples of reproduce in a Sentence
The concert will be reproduced on compact disc.
Sound effects can reproduce the sound of thunder.
They haven't been able to reproduce the results of the first experiment.
Salmon return to the stream to reproduce offspring.
The virus is able to reproduce itself very rapidly.
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The second season doesn’t attempt to immediately reproduce the dance scene, and thank heavens for that.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Through radio and snow tracking, biologists later found that the fishers that were released in northwestern Connecticut had high survival rates and successfully reproduced.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
This means the subwoofers can reproduce a louder and more dynamic bass without distorting or clipping, serving up a more powerful and immersive listening experience with more impact.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
When used correctly, SAT practice tests reproduce the actual conditions of taking the test, thereby providing you an accurate picture of your current state of preparedness.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Through radio and snow tracking, biologists later found that the fishers that were released in northwestern Connecticut had high survival rates and successfully reproduced.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
This means the subwoofers can reproduce a louder and more dynamic bass without distorting or clipping, serving up a more powerful and immersive listening experience with more impact.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
When used correctly, SAT practice tests reproduce the actual conditions of taking the test, thereby providing you an accurate picture of your current state of preparedness.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Reproduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reproduce. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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reproduce
verb
re·pro·duce
ˌrē-prə-ˈd(y)üs
1
a
: to produce new individuals of the same kind
b
: to cause to exist again
reproduce water from steam
c
: to imitate closely
sound effects can reproduce the sound of thunder
d
: to present again
e
: to make an image or copy of
reproduce a face on canvas
f
: to translate a recording into sound
2
: to go through reproduction
her voice reproduces well
3
: to produce offspring
reproducer
noun
Medical Definition
reproduce
verb
re·pro·duce
ˌrē-prə-ˈd(y)üs
reproduced; reproducing
1
: to produce (new individuals of the same kind) by a sexual or asexual process
2
: to achieve (an original result or score) again or anew by repeating an experiment or test
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