duplicates 1 of 2

plural of duplicate

duplicates

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of duplicate
1
as in reproduces
to make an exact likeness of art students trying to duplicate paintings in the museum's collection as part of their training

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2
as in replicates
to make or do again we were unable to duplicate the experiment in our own lab, so we're suspicious

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Recent Examples of duplicates
Noun
Objectors also allege some petition sheets were copies, duplicates or did not apply to the specified referendum. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 New features include Automated Bank-Reconciliation that allows JAX to identify unreconciled transactions, duplicates, missing documents and anomalies, then help resolve them while updating the books in real time. Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 But, in the event of a glitch, transporter rooms effectively become highly sophisticated 3D printers, creating duplicates indistinguishable from the original beamee. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The 56 designated as Tough Ones are all duplicates from one of the other two types. Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Some sets come with additional lids, which may be duplicates or something unique, such as specially sized lids for soda bottles. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Rather than hanging onto these items, Mickits recommends donating those now-duplicates. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 26 July 2026 Julian Cruhigger, a veteran trader who began four World Cups ago, was able to find 40 stickers for their album among his duplicates. Maria Jose Gutierrez-Chavez, Curbed, 17 July 2026 Johns discovered that there was a small detail on the dress’ backside that duplicates often got wrong. Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Verb
Silver will remain, though is highly likely to be a different shade — Apple rarely duplicates colors between years. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Interpretive guidance from attorneys general and relevant agencies comes first, as Attorney General Tong’s Connecticut advisory and Attorney General Campbell’s earlier Massachusetts advisory demonstrate, doing the threshold work that a substantial share of state AI legislation otherwise duplicates. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026 If Shane van Gisbergen duplicates his amazing run last Sunday on the road course at Watkins Glen, the June 21 Anduril 250 at Navy Base Coronado might be remembered as one of those great events. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 Continue reading … FAMILY FAVORITE — Man duplicates his kids' fast-food meal of choice. FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Gifford said the process essentially duplicates how wooden ships were preserved generations ago, when ships were regularly washed down with salt water. ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026 Perplexity’s video disappoints with a watering can that appears out of thin air, for example, while Veo’s video duplicates its cutting board. PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025 Shapiro said sometimes the feedback will be about a university calendar change, or a degree program proposal that duplicates an existing field. Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplicates
Noun
  • Lux is drawn back to the old pictures and voice notes on his phone, while Mille stares at the WhatsApp chat with her sister as if waiting for a response.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The Beloved Pets Ofrenda had nearly 2,000 pictures of pets on display last year, Barreiro says.
    Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Additionally, an unlocked smartphone that isn’t restricted to one carrier is a great way to store and communicate critical data, such as travel plans and copies of your medical history.
    Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The album went Diamond (10+ million copies sold) and was inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That may sound scary, but adding AI to a broken organization only reproduces the same problems in a faster, more bloated and more expensive form.
    Panos Siozos, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Naked mole rat colonies have a hierarchy that loosely aligns with body size, where only the largest females have a shot at becoming queen—and only the queen reproduces.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The bio-spandex replicates the elasticity and durability levels of conventional petrochemical products.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In Desert Sands, May-Vollmar said unlimited Wi-Fi in the classroom replicates the real world for students.
    Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Wednesday’s funeral is also the day that his eldest son Prince George is due to begin school at Eton College, which doubles as William’s alma mater.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office, which doubles as the region’s medical examiner, did not immediately respond to a request for information.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Now in his late 70s, original inventions are key to Hadjikyriacou's success, alongside precision replicas.
    Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The move could certainly backfire at a moment when the documentary (and nondocumentary) film world is wary of digital replicas replacing the real thing and AI deepfakes blurring the truth-fiction line.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The exhibition is mostly screens, projections and reproductions, with a handful of great works from the 16th and 17th centuries and feels superficial at times.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • These reproductions are surprisingly effective, partly because the tapestry was made by many hands to begin with, and free embroidery is not an art of finesse.
    John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Deadheading can translate to more new growth and more blooms, but deadheading too late in the season renders the shrub vulnerable to winter damage.
    Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Compounded by the sudden passing of Lily’s grandfather—which renders her initial motivation to study Mandarin moot—these follies only deepen beneath a veil of complicated mourning.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

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