1
as in pictures
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 copies
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 repetitions
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 duplications
EnerGeo has also compiled a list of examples of time-wasting duplications of efforts stemming from competing requirements between the MMPA and the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The company is also offering free key duplications for seniors who participate.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The company is also offering free key duplications for seniors who participate.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplications
Noun
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The only thing neighbors’ cameras will share are pictures and clips of dogs that could be yours.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The reporter had already sent me pictures and audio recordings, promising a complete draft by Monday night.—
Zahra Nader,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bible sales through August 2025 reached 10 million copies, marking an increase of more than one million compared to the same period last year, according to BookScan.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs in each case -- the ACLU and Washington State attorney general -- provided ABC News with copies of the government's filings.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Try these exercises and gradually progress them by adding more resistance, sets, and repetitions over time.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Repeat 10 times, increasing repetitions as strength improves.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the breast and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and magnets to make detailed images, often used for high-risk patients.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, along with the official documents, Israel uncovered images of the activist with Birawi.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While genuine antiques from the Ming dynasty can fetch millions at auction, many later reproductions and export pieces from the 18th to 20th centuries still carry significant value.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Early '90s repeats (ironically, on the BBC) prompted an International Rescue resurgence, with the Tracy Island becoming the must-have toy of Christmas 1993.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The cycle repeats and, eventually, the rock begins to fall apart.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new tissues scored higher on tactile feedback and cutting response than conventional replicas.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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And walking back onto those exact replicas of our sets was like a time tunnel.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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The conjoined twins, originally born in Mexico, have defied odds through the years and have lived far past doctors' expectations, PEOPLE previously reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The couple has twins, Charlie and Poppy, born in 2012.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Duplications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplications. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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