as in reproductions
something that is made to look exactly like something else
a copy of the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware"
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as in reproduces
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 imitates
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 copies
Ari Daniel, NPR, 19 May 2026
Miller will sign copies of the book after the program; copies are for sale at the Clinton Museum Store.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2026
But that wasn’t luck; the team did their research, including obtaining bootleg VHS copies of early edits and raw footage from other unscripted series, and hiring staff and crew who had worked on them.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Two earlier copies contain the poem in Old English, but as afterthoughts — translated from Latin and scrawled into the margin or appended but not within the text’s main body, according to the researchers.
—Andrea Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
These copies primarily include a version of the poem in Latin, with the Old English translation sometimes added later.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
There are like 20,000 backers now, so 20,000 copies of the game is a lot.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 May 2026
The corporate copies prove that.
—Oleg Malii, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Prosecutors have issued a subpoena seeking copies of all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer at a Palm Beach pharmacy from the start of the year through the end of March.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Every time the virus copies itself inside a cell, its genetic material mutates.
—Kyle B. Enfield, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2026
By practicing on a model that copies heart circulation and contraction, doctors can improve their technique for complex valve repairs before surgery.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
From about 2011 to 2014, Gates emails Epstein directly, and often one of the pair copies Cohen or Nikolic.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Despite initial skepticism, the 1994 tournament drew record crowds and $50 million surplus, spurring MLS’s creation and innovations FIFA now copies worldwide.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Just look at Apple’s new product line that copies everything from the previous one, except the thickness.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Spoofing happens when a scammer copies someone’s social media profile, such as their name, photos and other details, to create a fake account that looks real.
—Marin Independent Journal, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Think about Nobu — everybody copies their rolls.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
And their descendants, which often go on to lose those extra chromosome copies, retain evidence in their DNA of the ancient duplication event that helped their lineage survive.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 19 May 2026
Miller will sign copies of the book after the program; copies are for sale at the Clinton Museum Store.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2026
But that wasn’t luck; the team did their research, including obtaining bootleg VHS copies of early edits and raw footage from other unscripted series, and hiring staff and crew who had worked on them.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Two earlier copies contain the poem in Old English, but as afterthoughts — translated from Latin and scrawled into the margin or appended but not within the text’s main body, according to the researchers.
—Andrea Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
These copies primarily include a version of the poem in Latin, with the Old English translation sometimes added later.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
There are like 20,000 backers now, so 20,000 copies of the game is a lot.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 May 2026
The corporate copies prove that.
—Oleg Malii, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Prosecutors have issued a subpoena seeking copies of all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer at a Palm Beach pharmacy from the start of the year through the end of March.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Verb
On a party count, that is 4-3 for the Dems and the one-for-you, one-for-me bipartisan staffing copies the Board of Elections.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Every time the virus copies itself inside a cell, its genetic material mutates.
—Kyle B. Enfield, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2026
By practicing on a model that copies heart circulation and contraction, doctors can improve their technique for complex valve repairs before surgery.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
From about 2011 to 2014, Gates emails Epstein directly, and often one of the pair copies Cohen or Nikolic.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Despite initial skepticism, the 1994 tournament drew record crowds and $50 million surplus, spurring MLS’s creation and innovations FIFA now copies worldwide.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Just look at Apple’s new product line that copies everything from the previous one, except the thickness.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Spoofing happens when a scammer copies someone’s social media profile, such as their name, photos and other details, to create a fake account that looks real.
—Marin Independent Journal, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Think about Nobu — everybody copies their rolls.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copies
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Although trademarks protect against similar reproductions that can confuse consumers, they’re not meant to be utilized as a catch-all protecting every feature of a performer’s brand.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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The world of Busytown, the whimsical universe created by Scarry, has also found a new audience thanks to Inciardi Prints' beautiful tiny reproductions available through Ana Inciardi's Mini Print Vending Machines.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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The test consisted of a 7-MW grid simulator that replicates disturbances and voltage ride-through events, and a 20-MW load simulator that reproduces real-world demand dynamics such as those created by an AI data center.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Apr. 2026
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This includes the importance of gestures such as going to retrieve from the family casket a pin that reproduces the British and American flags together, as well as those that actually fly on the streets of Washington.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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The pieces are all made from fade- and weather-resistant poly material, which even imitates the look of wood grain for a more stylish finish.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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Aristotle said that art imitates nature (ars imitatur naturam), and for centuries, many artists sought to imitate their subjects as realistically as possible.—
Andrey Mir,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Adult shirts are £85 for replicas, £12o for authentic cuts (closer to what players wear in games), and £130 for the authentic long sleeve version.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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There’s also attention paid to security of digital replicas, acknowledging that the studios need to take measures to protect these scans and data from hacks, leaks, or unauthorized use, even for background actors.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The virus replicates there without immediately killing cells and triggering an immune response.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Infected rodents don’t get symptoms, but the virus replicates in their cells.—
Daniel Pastula,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Revolve is all about polished wardrobe essentials, and this two-piece set emulates the online retailer’s signature style.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Following film was a full run on the team’s NBA floor rather than the practice facility, which better emulates a game feel.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Brisket is a tough, richly marbled cut that only turns tender after hours of low-and-slow cooking, when connective tissue breaks down and fat renders into the meat.—
Paula Disbrowe,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 2026
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Visually, the fighter renders and arenas make EA UFC 6 and even more visually impressive title than EA UFC 5.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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As previously reported, the other late-night shows will cede the spotlight to The Late Show on Colbert’s final night, with both Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel airing repeats on May 21.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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In my experience leading an intelligent document processing (IDP) platform, this pattern repeats across industries.—
Alberto Gimeno,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Copies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copies. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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