reduplicates

verb

present tense third-person singular of reduplicate
1
as in copies
to make an exact likeness of reduplicate a recording of the concert for my friend

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2
as in repeats
to make or do again found out halfway through the project that I was reduplicating another team member's efforts, so we had to figure out who was going to do what

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduplicates
  1. copies
  2. repeats
  3. reproduces
  4. replicates
  5. renders
  6. renews
Verb
  • The malware then copies itself into the Mac's Library cache folder.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • This rapid method copies the parasite’s genetic material until there’s enough to detect, rather than trying to grow the organism.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of copies
Verb
  • Morton marveled over the contemporary aspect of the story — the idea that history often repeats itself.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026
  • Sullivan added that the damages awarded by the court represented only the beginning of potential consequences if Byrne repeats similar allegations.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of repeats
Verb
  • Balsam Hill achieves the life-like branches using its signature True Needle technology that reproduces the texture and shade variation found on natural trees.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • The jumping cholla is a cactus that reproduces via the spread of clones.
    — Philip Anderson, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of reproduces
Verb
  • But what most frustrates her is that Calder’s portrayal of Millennial ennui and directionlessness takes those qualities at face value and, in doing so, replicates them.
    — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
  • Experts created a curved support structure to place the fragments in the design that replicates the original shape of the vault.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of replicates
Verb
  • What if some people’s exercise of freedom renders things less equal, or less happy and more alienated?
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Modern life renders traditional digital detoxes impractical, as smartphones are essential for work, banking, and daily tasks.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of renders
Verb
  • Organizations create long-term resilience by connecting hiring, learning, leadership development, internal mobility and knowledge sharing into a system that continuously creates, renews and retains organizational capability.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Overall, Academy board members may serve up to two three-year terms (consecutive or non-consecutive), followed by a two-year hiatus, after which eligibility renews for up to two additional three-year terms for a lifetime maximum of 12 years.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
Definition of renews
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“Reduplicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduplicates. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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