1
as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
in adulthood he became sort of a living duplication of his late father
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2
as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
a duplication of an ancient Chinese vase for the mass market
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as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
let's avoid duplication of effort on this group project if we can
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Recent Examples of duplication
Officials say this move will streamline coordination and reduce duplication across the three countries.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Industry leaders from organizations such as IDH and GG International Manufacturing contributed to the findings and the organization noted that reducing duplication allows factories to shift their focus from paperwork to performance.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The General Assembly that year established the Program Review Process Advisory Council, which went into effect in July 2024, to help assess the review process for new higher education programs and prevent duplication of programs.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
How does this massive duplication of costs not generate an extraordinary waste of tax dollars?
—Paul Bernstein, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Industry leaders from organizations such as IDH and GG International Manufacturing contributed to the findings and the organization noted that reducing duplication allows factories to shift their focus from paperwork to performance.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The General Assembly that year established the Program Review Process Advisory Council, which went into effect in July 2024, to help assess the review process for new higher education programs and prevent duplication of programs.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
How does this massive duplication of costs not generate an extraordinary waste of tax dollars?
—Paul Bernstein, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplication
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There are also other artists, like Patricia Frischer, who has been doing a series of images about the #MeToo movement and women’s rights, which are also under attack at the moment.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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In conflict, online images and videos have become essential to countering misinformation and propaganda.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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One laborer stole a parking placard and made a copy of it in order to park in a secure lot, the OIG found.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The memo, a copy of which was sent to The Associated Press, followed a long day of reports suggesting Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund was on the verge of cutting its financial backing of the upstart league.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The stage version’s episodic structure, aside from its tendency toward repetition, largely works well as a vehicle for Bunny’s restless imagination.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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On his latest album, the Russian producer crafts distinctive dub techno rhythms inspired by the chiming repetitions of Indonesian gamelan music.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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Loretta even kept up with her busy schedule well into her pregnancy with the twins.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Both sets of twins were delivered at Independence Health System's Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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For classics that lack CAD designs, the cars can be scanned to make computer models for reproduction.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Uncertainty Factor for the Grizzly Bear Cubs FWP researcher Cecily Costello noted that the timing of the birth aligns with typical grizzly reproduction patterns, as females generally have their first cubs between ages five and six.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal farmer’s market specials rotate weekly, highlighting fresh produce and bright flavors that keep the menu feeling new even for repeat visitors.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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This was a third repeat violation.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Of the more than 100 habeas petitions that have already been closed this year, a federal judge rejected only one, The Post found, while a few dozen more were duplicates or were dismissed voluntarily.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Union-Tribune is excluding from its analysis ICE records of arrests that are likely to be duplicates.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Under guidance issued by the state, replica firearms are not considered deadly weapons.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Once inside, at least three graffiti writers whose names were blasted on the replica pointed it out proudly, even gave out stickers to take home.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplication. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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