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as in reproducing
to make an exact likeness of
replicated the famous painting in our art class
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as in repeating
to make or do again
I can't replicate your results when I do the experiment myself
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Recent Examples of replicating
Robert Sanchez is in strong form and is no stranger to being asked to play out from the back, but replicating what Rosenior has had Penders do at Strasbourg would be taking it to a new level.
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
But Cignetti won quickly there and worked his way up the ladder by replicating quick turnarounds at his next three schools, too, before landing at Indiana in 2024.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
The interactive space gives fans of the show a look into the production, featuring Werk Room stations, a glimpse into the iconic 2-Way Mirror and several activities, including a space to tape a confessional and room for replicating Snatch Game.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
There are also the technological difficulties of replicating the human movement of limbs like hands and fingers — an incredibly complex task that demands capable of mimicking biological functions.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Chopping the cabbage super fine is the key to replicating that famous KFC texture, and a creamy mayo dressing boosted with vinegar, buttermilk, and just a whisper of grated onion pulls it together into sweet-tangy balance.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Wang insists Dub is not about replicating that behavior under another name.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 7 Nov. 2025
Fans got a glimpse of Jaafar in the role during the November 2025 teaser trailer, which showed the first footage of the young star replicating his uncle's iconic choreography.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
But Cignetti won quickly there and worked his way up the ladder by replicating quick turnarounds at his next three schools, too, before landing at Indiana in 2024.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
The interactive space gives fans of the show a look into the production, featuring Werk Room stations, a glimpse into the iconic 2-Way Mirror and several activities, including a space to tape a confessional and room for replicating Snatch Game.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
There are also the technological difficulties of replicating the human movement of limbs like hands and fingers — an incredibly complex task that demands capable of mimicking biological functions.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Chopping the cabbage super fine is the key to replicating that famous KFC texture, and a creamy mayo dressing boosted with vinegar, buttermilk, and just a whisper of grated onion pulls it together into sweet-tangy balance.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Wang insists Dub is not about replicating that behavior under another name.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 7 Nov. 2025
Fans got a glimpse of Jaafar in the role during the November 2025 teaser trailer, which showed the first footage of the young star replicating his uncle's iconic choreography.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicating
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University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have unlocked a potential new treatment to target an incurable form of childhood cancer with the help of a fast-reproducing pest known for swarming kitchen produce.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The motif showcases the stories of the family that previously lived at the palace — often reproducing animals such as eagles, lions, dogs, peacocks and griffins.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Do all your reps on this side before switching sides and repeating.—
Greg Presto,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Spray affected areas thoroughly, and wipe the plant to remove webs, repeating the process every few days, says Peters.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead of compressing at the pixel level, the algorithm appears to be copying and manipulating objects from multiple images, while maintaining a degree of visual continuity.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rather than chasing trends or copying what already works elsewhere, Salomon is investing in research and testing to guide their development process.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kathleen Wageman, a club leader, said only 47 of the club’s 122 members have committed to renewing their $500 annual memberships because many of them are facing an additional $300 annual fee for parking.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Bar Chelou When faced with renewing its Pasadena lease just after the January fires, the team behind Bar Chelou bistro decided to close.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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However, the amount of money actually saved by the department has been called into question and Musk has since left the administration, rendering DOGE somewhat defunct.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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However, the amount of money actually saved by the department has been called into question and Musk has since left the administration, rendering DOGE somewhat defunct.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Bidirectional edges connected the robots to each other, because each robot had to know what other robots were doing at each time step to avoid collisions or duplicating tasks.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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James said while walking through the venue, imitating her excitement.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The people who are imitating Walter Cronkite don’t have his ethic.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Replicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicating. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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