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as in reproduces
to make an exact likeness of
replicated the famous painting in our art class
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as in repeats
to make or do again
I can't replicate your results when I do the experiment myself
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Recent Examples of replicates
And another entire quilt replicates an ad for Pickaninny Brand produce.
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Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The cutting-edge technology replicates an authentic vintage look while opening up limitless creative possibilities—from natural 3D textures and effects to custom damages, lettering, and imagery.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
The Wall replicates an ultra fan setting straight out of a European or South American soccer match.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
The other big hit for me was Spellbound by Magic Castle, an experience inspired by the legendary magician Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford) that replicates a 1920s speakeasy complete with mood lighting, furnishings, and curiosities from Hollywood’s Magic Castle.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The platform replicates acceleration, braking, pitching, and cornering precisely.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Its on-site Emirates hospitality suite replicates the interior of an A380 and serves some of the best cocktails at the tournament.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Do the Dolphins cut one of the league’s better kickers, who’s still in his prime, for a $3 million cap savings and hope that Patterson replicates his outstanding 2025 season?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Doing so reportedly replicates the barista quality of a 12-hour cold brew without the wait.
—Shirl Leigh
january 22, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The cutting-edge technology replicates an authentic vintage look while opening up limitless creative possibilities—from natural 3D textures and effects to custom damages, lettering, and imagery.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
The Wall replicates an ultra fan setting straight out of a European or South American soccer match.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
The other big hit for me was Spellbound by Magic Castle, an experience inspired by the legendary magician Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford) that replicates a 1920s speakeasy complete with mood lighting, furnishings, and curiosities from Hollywood’s Magic Castle.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The platform replicates acceleration, braking, pitching, and cornering precisely.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Its on-site Emirates hospitality suite replicates the interior of an A380 and serves some of the best cocktails at the tournament.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Do the Dolphins cut one of the league’s better kickers, who’s still in his prime, for a $3 million cap savings and hope that Patterson replicates his outstanding 2025 season?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Doing so reportedly replicates the barista quality of a 12-hour cold brew without the wait.
—Shirl Leigh
january 22, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicates
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The new simulator reproduces galactic cosmic rays using ion accelerators, giving researchers a powerful tool to study radiation exposure in deep space.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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The nuance and presence that the Nova Elite's carbon fiber reproduces across the full frequency range are noticeably better than those of the Nova Pro Wireless, which already sounds great.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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Once the layer is bombarded with UV light and solidifies, the process repeats until the screen is 20 layers thick.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Then the chest contracts and the process repeats in reverse.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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By practicing on a model that copies heart circulation and contraction, doctors can improve their technique for complex valve repairs before surgery.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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From about 2011 to 2014, Gates emails Epstein directly, and often one of the pair copies Cohen or Nikolic.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Walking breaks us vast neighborhood travelers out of isolation and builds or renews connections.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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This gradually renews the plant and encourages lots of healthy new growth that will bloom more than older growth.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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The film, based on a true story that became a media sensation in the '80s, never renders a definitive judgment on von Bülow (who was acquitted in court), leaving him an indelible enigma that Irons teases but never tells.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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An unnoticed protrusion on the floor she’s dragged across renders her injury considerably worse, turning temporary acute discomfort into a real medical emergency.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Tom Holland is Spider-Man and Zendaya reprises her role as MJ, with Sadie Sink also joining the cast in an undisclosed role.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Prilly Latuconsina reprises the role, joined by Zee Asadel, Dito Darmawan and Anya Zen.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Patagonia’s proprietary synthetic fill imitates down’s structure by spinning air-trapping microfilaments around a central fiber and requires fewer stabilizing seams and baffles than down.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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And, because life sometimes imitates art, Williams and Storrie are heading to the Olympics.—
Anna Zucca,
Vanity Fair,
23 Jan. 2026
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