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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
Instead of replicating traditional television models, they are optimized for clips, social engagement, creator participation and constant online interaction.
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Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) announced a coast-to-coast partnership with CSX, essentially replicating a merger without merging.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 May 2026
African industrial policy should focus less on immediately replicating East Asian electronics manufacturing and more on steadily climbing value chains already rooted in African comparative advantages.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
States seeking to grow in people and wealth would be well-served by replicating parts of Florida’s tax approach.
—Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
As the gut tissue works to repair itself, the cells can start replicating at a high speed, which in some cases could increase the possibility of mutations, polyps and cancer.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The Canadiens are drawing upon replicating their first-round series win over the Lightning.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
The company’s approach reflects a broader industry shift toward humanoid robotics, where replicating human hand dexterity is considered essential for practical deployment.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Reaching that conclusion required somehow replicating the harsh realities of Venus right here on Earth.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 10 May 2026
Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) announced a coast-to-coast partnership with CSX, essentially replicating a merger without merging.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 May 2026
African industrial policy should focus less on immediately replicating East Asian electronics manufacturing and more on steadily climbing value chains already rooted in African comparative advantages.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
States seeking to grow in people and wealth would be well-served by replicating parts of Florida’s tax approach.
—Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
As the gut tissue works to repair itself, the cells can start replicating at a high speed, which in some cases could increase the possibility of mutations, polyps and cancer.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The Canadiens are drawing upon replicating their first-round series win over the Lightning.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
The company’s approach reflects a broader industry shift toward humanoid robotics, where replicating human hand dexterity is considered essential for practical deployment.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Reaching that conclusion required somehow replicating the harsh realities of Venus right here on Earth.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicating
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Young musicians frequently attempted to impress him by reproducing familiar Miles Davis styles.—
Bill Fischer,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The association said the releases are not a sustainable solution to prevent smallmouth bass from reproducing and threaten a critical fund used to operate, maintain and invest in hydropower and transmission facilities.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Over the course of Gregory Orr’s long career, his poems have become increasingly incantatory, more and more like chants or psalms, repeating, reformulating, reaching for the edges of the same rich metaphors.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Those tactics — long throws and their trademark inswinging corners — are worthwhile repeating tonight.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Six and Six Private Islands Rah Gili is the first resort from Six & Six Private Islands, a new brand that highlights Maldivian identity rather than copying global trends.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Bown and Keynes were careful not to advocate for copying the Chinese model wholesale.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Washington simply stopped issuing and renewing confidential plates in October 2025, and Massachusetts did the same, cutting off ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agencies from privileges in early 2026.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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According to the spokesperson, the CSU’s Generative AI Advisory Committee and its three subcommittees unanimously recommended renewing the contract.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The r on my laptop keyboard, worn to breaking, will soon fall off, rendering that laptop lifeless.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Of course, that club won the World Series, rendering Crane’s silence a footnote in a superb season.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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But Elliott’s openness to the idea of duplicating a move his father made 25 years ago was greeted with near-unanimous approval online.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 May 2026
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Then a bipartisan team will remake the ballot in a process known as duplicating.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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So in that moment, life is imitating art a little bit.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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So maybe that was art imitating life.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
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“Replicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicating. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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