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as in copying
to make an exact likeness of
reduplicate a recording of the concert for my friend
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2
as in repeating
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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The human brain doesn’t achieve intelligence by copying one type of neuron billions of times, but by combining many different specialized cell types and circuits that work together.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Trader Joe’s is also facing a legal challenge from Smucker, which has filed a lawsuit accusing it of copying its trademark crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, The Times reported last year.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Families and advocates now say the current proposal risks repeating patterns that disproportionately affect Black and Latino students, focusing largely on downtown campuses while leaving many suburban schools in Almaden Valley untouched.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The early indications are that this pattern is repeating, with revenge attacks and destabilization efforts across as many as 20 Mexican states.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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When exposed to moisture, including indoor humidity, powder detergent clumps and harden, rendering it unusable.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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This condensation can freeze and block the flow of fuel, rendering your car incapable of starting.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Mesa College has gotten permission to offer a bachelor’s degree program for prospective physical therapy assistants despite opposition from California State University San Bernardino, which claimed that the San Diego community college was replicating one of its courses.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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For younger cast members who underwent extensive physical training, Yuen emphasizes the importance of finding individual voices within the genre rather than simply replicating what has come before.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dust mites thrive above 60 percent humidity, reproducing quickly and increasing allergen levels.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Forget about fashionable foodie trends, the cuisine here remains a faithful homage to the master, perfectly reproducing his signature dishes like plump pike quenelle dumplings in a rich creamy Nantua sauce, succulent beef Rossini topped with foie gras or a tasty black truffle soup.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The transportation department created a rule in February preventing states from issuing or renewing licenses to certain immigrants, including many if not all of the 20,000 drivers affected by the judge's tentative decision.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The transportation department created a rule in February preventing states from issuing or renewing licenses to certain immigrants, including many if not all of the 20,000 drivers affected by the judge’s tentative decision.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hemp products imitating the designs of popular children’s snacks have become so common that the Federal Trade Commission told manufacturers to stop in 2023.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The most graphic pieces incorporate up to 300 different patchwork elements, imitating traditional quilting motifs.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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But current and former leaders of foster care agencies told the Tampa Bay Times last year that the claims were exaggerated or false, and that the Hope Florida program was duplicating existing efforts in child welfare.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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McGee offers the example of duplicating triangle points by adding a prep faucet near the refrigerator.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Reduplicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduplicating. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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