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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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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
This fragmentation creates blind spots that contribute to adverse drug events, duplication of therapy and inefficient care and harms that ultimately drive up total health care costs.
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Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
The other 28 programs were approved without any duplication concerns.
—Cal Matters, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Again, those numbers are preliminary and don’t account for possible duplication.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
University officials said the decision was part of changes to the school's cultural celebration programs to reduce duplication.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
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Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
The other 28 programs were approved without any duplication concerns.
—Cal Matters, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Again, those numbers are preliminary and don’t account for possible duplication.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
University officials said the decision was part of changes to the school's cultural celebration programs to reduce duplication.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplication
Noun
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The images from the doorbell camera show the intruder approaching the alcoved entryway of Guthrie’s house with his head down, walking hunched over, as if trying to avoid his face being seen.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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But prompts can also contain other videos and images.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Around 656 boxes of original 2020 election records – as opposed to copies – were seized, according to Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The National Owners Association, an independent franchisee advocate group, adopted a Franchisee Bill of Rights in August and circulated it in an email to members last month as the standards took effect, according to a copy of the message viewed by CNBC.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cornyn largely has stayed in Washington, mixing official Senate work with Texas campaign moments, such as a recent tour on the border, betting that repetition on TV can blunt grassroots skepticism and carry him into a runoff.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The now memorable refrain came naturally, echoing the playful repetition and rhythm found in classic R&B records while staying grounded in a modern club setting.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The twins’ carefree, privileged lives felt worlds apart from mine.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Right-handed twin is a fierce competitor, excellent anticipator.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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As for reproduction, the keepers don’t need to tell the roaches twice.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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One of the key factors in annual tick numbers is reproduction.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
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This prevents repeat attempts from the same source and reduces future interruptions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Every year, there are about 605,000 new heart attacks, and 200,000 are repeat attacks.—
Care Resource,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Decanting and combining your spices is an easy first step to reducing clutter and eliminating duplicates.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Our 23 chromosomes come in pairs that are essentially near duplicates of each other (with the exception of XY pairs).—
Roxanne Khamsi,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Fitch, driven to preserve the friendship and her memories, spent years building a one-third-scale replica of Yo’s house, a process documented in the film YO (Love Is a Rebellious Bird), directed by Fitch and Banker White.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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There’s a Gatsby-esque lighthouse replica prominent in the Spa’s main foyer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplication. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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