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 ability to reproduce accurate human-like motion using minimal data could significantly lower the cost and complexity of deploying adaptive robots across industries.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
EagleMania not just reproduces the music of the famous rock band with their five-part harmony and guitar work but captures their distinct sound.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
Unlike so much of Two Shell’s recent music, this track reminds you that there are people—funny people, with soul—behind the music, not some artificial intelligence trying to reproduce what once felt genuinely original.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
The ability to reproduce accurate human-like motion using minimal data could significantly lower the cost and complexity of deploying adaptive robots across industries.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
EagleMania not just reproduces the music of the famous rock band with their five-part harmony and guitar work but captures their distinct sound.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
Unlike so much of Two Shell’s recent music, this track reminds you that there are people—funny people, with soul—behind the music, not some artificial intelligence trying to reproduce what once felt genuinely original.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
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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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