REPLICATES Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

replicates

verb

Definition of replicates next

present tense third-person singular of replicate

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 Lerner gets plentiful mileage out of his novel’s title, which also connotes the transmission of culture (thought or speech to writing, sound to vinyl) or part of the process whereby DNA replicates. —

Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Researchers at the University of Bristol have created a network of simple mechanical motors that replicates how human muscles respond to increasing load. —

Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026 And another entire quilt replicates an ad for Pickaninny Brand produce. —

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 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

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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
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