duplicating

present participle of duplicate
1
as in copying
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 replicating
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 duplicating Rather, each pair should serve a distinct purpose instead of duplicating another one already hanging in the closet. Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026 Now chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Sato argues that duplicating development for unseen parts is unsustainable amidst intense competition from Tesla and Chinese EV giants. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Detroit still has Cade Cunningham, but duplicating last season will be tough. David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Fiber-optic, first-person view (FPV) drones have become a key weapon in the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah’s war against Israel in recent months – bypassing Israel’s sophisticated defense systems by duplicating an asymmetric warfare tactic that first emerged in the Russia-Ukraine war. Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 Creating parallel capabilities overseas risks duplicating existing infrastructure while diverting attention and resources from the interventions most likely to bring the outbreak under control. Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026 But Elliott’s openness to the idea of duplicating a move his father made 25 years ago was greeted with near-unanimous approval online. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026 Then a bipartisan team will remake the ballot in a process known as duplicating. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 The tense battle culminates in the Beliskner being destroyed, in turn killing all the Replicators, except for one, which is seen crawling out of the ocean, setting up future battles with this duplicating menace. Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplicating
Verb
  • On Friday, people are waiting for your approval and copying you on the important email.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Presenter Gabby Logan gently teased him for copying the Argentine’s outfit on set, and Rooney laughed along.
    Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • These include replicating not only the imposing stone arch gates that welcomed generations of fans but also ensuring the field has exactly the same dimensions as the one where Babe Ruth made his name.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • In this context, replicating reputation management by political methods could prove perilous.
    Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
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  • The model has sold more than 200,000 units this year, doubling year-on-year, the company said.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Demand for golden passports has seen a significant boom in recent years, with the amount of applications doubling in 2025, according to Henley & Partners.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • The sargassum that began reproducing in the region earlier than usual this year stems from a record 40 million metric tons reported last year.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • The herd is one of only two found to be reproducing in increasingly hotter Florida waters.
    Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Discovered by amateur mathematician David Smith in 2022, it can be used to cover every square inch of an endless bathroom floor (or any other surface) without ever repeating a single pattern.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
  • Picking two or three anchor colors and repeating them in textiles, art, rugs, or accent pieces creates visual continuity across the room.
    Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
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  • Despite his manic efforts to smash and spray them out of existence, the ever-multiplying cockroaches eventually overwhelm him.
    Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Signs that Americans are becoming increasingly wary of AI are multiplying.
    Patrick J. Schena, Fortune, 31 July 2026
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  • Apart from polluting ecosystems and leaving toxic residues on human food sources, these aggressive chemicals drive pests to develop genetic resistance, rendering treatments ineffective over time.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The company's clashes with unions date back years, with battles over employment status, arbitration proceedings, working conditions, and more rendering it a marquee villain in the eyes of labor advocates.
    Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Imray and Cacace seem likely starters in the wing-back roles, with James and O’Brien renewing their partnership in holding midfield.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sherrill joined Newark Mayor Ras Baraka in renewing their calls for the Delaney Hall facility, which reopened last year as an ICE detention facility, to close.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Duplicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplicating. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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