REPLICATE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

replicate

verb

ˈre-plə-ˌkāt

Definition of replicate

as in to reproduce

to make an exact likeness of replicated the famous painting in our art class

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as in to repeat

to make or do again I can't replicate your results when I do the experiment myself

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Recent Examples of replicate Determining how much confidence to place in its findings often takes months or years as researchers conduct additional studies, attempt to replicate the results and tie together multiple lines of evidence. — Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 Leadership will become increasingly differentiated by qualities that tech cannot replicate. — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Nothing in this video should be replicated and everything performed abides by all laws and regulations. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 8 July 2026 But Harvard Business Review found that the playbook is hard to replicate. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for replicate

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There was a recent study that estimated a machine now could reproduce 70% of its mass.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026
The pond is overstocked as a result of the fish naturally reproducing, Zibert said.

— Zuri Primos July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Definition of reproduce

Verb

Carmona suggests opting for a repeating pattern that works well in smaller doses, and then painting the rest of the wall to create contrast and depth.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
The result sounds like being trapped inside a telephone switchboard, full of repeating signals, samples, and scraps.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of repeat

Verb

While copying the last testament of his predecessor—which warned of the dire need for a strong military—the young Dalai Lama discovered that corrupt officials were embezzling army funds.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
And there’s no doubt that when people know, a lot will want to copy that same style.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026

Definition of copy

Verb

Getting and renewing your passport might get just a little bit easier, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 July 2026
As Democrats try to move beyond Platner’s campaign, the episode is likely to renew questions about the party’s recruitment and vetting of candidates.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of renew

Verb

Kunpat said the three men were also dismissed before the completion of their nine-month employment contracts after the attack rendered the ship inoperable.

— Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The decision was rendered Wednesday during a small claims hearing in the county Superior Court division.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Definition of render

Verb

Rather than forcing every filmmaker to imitate Raimi, the IP has evolved into one of genre’s most generous proving grounds.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
In addition, Meadowlands can spoof enemy assets by imitating the specific, complex waveforms used by military and commercial satellite networks.

— David Szondy July 06, New Atlas, 7 July 2026

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