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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  1. copies
  2. repeats
  3. reproduces
  4. replicates
  5. renders
  6. renews
Verb
  • Still, those details deserve more attention when a new site also copies campaign branding or asks for money.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 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
  • Advanced X-ray analysis confirmed that the electrode reliably repeats this two-step storage process, inserting zinc ions first and then adding protons.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won the race last year, and the team would be hoping one of Piastri or Lando Norris repeats the feat this year.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 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
  • Then replicates those patterns as cities grow—beating competitors to the best storefronts.
    — Brian Cross, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Gone are the large crown sidewalls from James’ last model, but a new carbon fiber midfoot shank replicates the center of the shape in smaller fashion.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of replicates
Verb
  • For effortless elegance and the ease of denim, check out pieces such as the High Rise Straight Jean, a shape that never goes out of style, or the Boyfriend Shirt that takes the classic white button-down and renders it in relaxed fit, 100% cotton.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Both were deemed not for sale earlier in the window, but Arsenal are waiting to see if the market renders one available.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of renders
Verb
  • Both China and the United States have interests in setting standards as humanity renews its interest in exploring the moon.
    — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • At the moment, that’s determined by whether the Best Player at the recent World Cup won by his country Spain renews a contract which expires on June 30, 2027 at the Etihad or returns home to the Spanish capital by agreeing to join Real Madrid.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of renews
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“Reduplicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduplicates. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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