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as in reproduced
to make an exact likeness of
for the movie, set designers copied the Oval Office in the White House down to the smallest detail
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as in imitated
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
she shamelessly copies her idol's hairstyle and fashion choices
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Recent Examples of copied
Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
He can’t be copied because his own work is so eclectic.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Along with Cengage, an education technology provider, the publisher claims the tech giant copied content from Hachette books and Cengage textbooks to train its large language model, Gemini, without asking permission.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Everyone else, Hurtado will tell you, simply copied his formula.
—Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Each time a cell divides, its DNA is copied, but mistakes inevitably creep in.
—Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
In an mRNA vaccine, the vaccine gives the body a section of mRNA, genetic material copied from DNA that encodes one of the pathogen’s proteins.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
During that visit, Pretel brought documents that were copied.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
In 2019, a USA TODAY investigation documented at least 10,000 bills almost entirely copied from model legislation written by special interest groups — not lawmakers — that were introduced nationwide over eight years, and more than 2,100 of those bills were signed into state law.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
He can’t be copied because his own work is so eclectic.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Along with Cengage, an education technology provider, the publisher claims the tech giant copied content from Hachette books and Cengage textbooks to train its large language model, Gemini, without asking permission.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Everyone else, Hurtado will tell you, simply copied his formula.
—Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Each time a cell divides, its DNA is copied, but mistakes inevitably creep in.
—Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
In an mRNA vaccine, the vaccine gives the body a section of mRNA, genetic material copied from DNA that encodes one of the pathogen’s proteins.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
During that visit, Pretel brought documents that were copied.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copied
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Each piece was molded and reproduced using carbon-fiber resin infusion, a process more commonly seen in aerospace manufacturing.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Unauthorized copying of popular films was common during the late 19th century, and Méliès’ work was frequently reproduced without permission.—
Ryan Brennan
April 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Then comes that particular way of speaking so well imitated by comedians Armando Roblan and Eddy Calderón during long seasons in Calle Ocho theaters and on Miami radio.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Each of the wounded imitated the pain and symptoms of an injury that could happen on the battlefield.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their influence will need to be replicated elsewhere.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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In a surprising twist, the team stumbled upon a recipe so straightforward it could be replicated in a high school chemistry lab.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Haliburton then emulated Miller by making the same choke gesture after his bouncing, buzzer-beating long 2-pointer forced overtime in Game 1 of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals — a game, and series, the Pacers would go on to win.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Others say the spirit of sacrifice that Kimbangu embodied should be emulated by Congo’s leaders.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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This creates duplicated infrastructure, inconsistent models, and operational complexity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The duplicated sets and near-complete location builds enable the filmmakers to make the most of Carol’s house as a setting.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
16 Dec. 2025
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Picasso's grandson, Olivier Widmaier Picasso, said the painting is rendered in the artist's signature style and the grey, white and cream composition reflects the sombre mood of the era, per Reuters.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The vision of acclaimed designer Jean-Michel Gathy is beautifully rendered in Il Salotto, the sleek lobby bar, with its regional touches like wool wall hangings, soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, and five fireplaces.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alves described how black-and-white prints with a photocopied feel, Japanese and Chinese-inspired graphics and animal prints transform basic jeans into pieces worthy of going viral online.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Apatow had with him a chaotic pile of notes—scrawled by hand, photocopied, clearly out of order, some upside down.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Other artists copied his style, which at first the artist considered flattering but later saw it as unoriginal as his popularity grew.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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This makes your home feel intentional and personal instead of sterile and unoriginal.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Copied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copied. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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