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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
Infected rodents don’t get symptoms, but the virus replicates in their cells.
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Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Study after study show that AI replicates the biases of the data it’s trained on.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Bilfinger is also building a test environment that replicates the mine’s conditions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
The test consisted of a 7-MW grid simulator that replicates disturbances and voltage ride-through events, and a 20-MW load simulator that reproduces real-world demand dynamics such as those created by an AI data center.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026
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
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
Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Study after study show that AI replicates the biases of the data it’s trained on.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Bilfinger is also building a test environment that replicates the mine’s conditions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
The test consisted of a 7-MW grid simulator that replicates disturbances and voltage ride-through events, and a 20-MW load simulator that reproduces real-world demand dynamics such as those created by an AI data center.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicates
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The test consisted of a 7-MW grid simulator that replicates disturbances and voltage ride-through events, and a 20-MW load simulator that reproduces real-world demand dynamics such as those created by an AI data center.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Apr. 2026
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This includes the importance of gestures such as going to retrieve from the family casket a pin that reproduces the British and American flags together, as well as those that actually fly on the streets of Washington.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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Then the cycle repeats with every single heartbeat.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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The great pop records of all time have got great hooks in them, whether that be musical or a little melody thing that repeats.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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On a party count, that is 4-3 for the Dems and the one-for-you, one-for-me bipartisan staffing copies the Board of Elections.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Every time the virus copies itself inside a cell, its genetic material mutates.—
Kyle B. Enfield,
The Conversation,
28 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … ‘ACTIVE AND ONGOING’ — Three months after Nancy Guthrie's abduction, sheriff's office renews plea as key questions remain unanswered.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Mid-month, for instance, brings a fresh start, as the moon renews itself in Taurus on May 16.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Late style, in other words, renders creativity more—not less—essential.—
David L. Ulin,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Voters narrowly approved the amendment on April 21, but the court’s ruling renders the vote’s result meaningless.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Blunt reprises her role in The Devil Wears Prada 2, premiering Friday in theaters, also seeing the fashionable returns of Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestley, Anne Hathaway’s Andi and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Boston Blue star, who reprises his role of Blue Bloods' Danny Reagan in the CBS procedural, is sharing what its really like to film scenes in his hometown of Boston.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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The pieces are all made from fade- and weather-resistant poly material, which even imitates the look of wood grain for a more stylish finish.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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Aristotle said that art imitates nature (ars imitatur naturam), and for centuries, many artists sought to imitate their subjects as realistically as possible.—
Andrey Mir,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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