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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
The company’s approach reflects a broader industry shift toward humanoid robotics, where replicating human hand dexterity is considered essential for practical deployment.
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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
Aleksandar Pavlovic is a penetrative passer and a fine orchestrator, but without replicating his abilities, Bayern risk creating a dependency and becoming reliant on a solitary source of quick, forward possession.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Ahead of taking on the task of replicating Michael's legendary voice and performing skills, Jaafar practiced for hours on end to sing as Michael.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Fusion – replicating the power of the sun – has made major advances over the past few years.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
In the latest effort to resolve the issue, scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) spent the last decade replicating one of the most divergent recent experimental results.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Savor is making butter without agriculture, instead replicating processes found near deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Aleksandar Pavlovic is a penetrative passer and a fine orchestrator, but without replicating his abilities, Bayern risk creating a dependency and becoming reliant on a solitary source of quick, forward possession.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Ahead of taking on the task of replicating Michael's legendary voice and performing skills, Jaafar practiced for hours on end to sing as Michael.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Fusion – replicating the power of the sun – has made major advances over the past few years.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
In the latest effort to resolve the issue, scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) spent the last decade replicating one of the most divergent recent experimental results.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Savor is making butter without agriculture, instead replicating processes found near deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicating
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Antibiotics are medications designed to kill bacteria or stop bacteria from reproducing, including both harmful and beneficial bacteria.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Among other damage, the oil can essentially suffocate mangrove trees, interfere with hawksbill turtles’ and green sea turtles’ sense of smell that guides their navigation, and prevent fish from reproducing.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Gardening often involves repeating the same movements for extended periods – especially during pruning, weeding or planting.—
Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The great question of the 21st century is whether humanity can build prosperity without repeating that damage.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Companies brought design in-house, copying IDEO’s approach without needing to hire the agency.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Their other beers show how an American brewery can learn from Belgium without just copying it.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Shaath said in the video that the deportation move followed earlier difficulties renewing his French residency papers, despite his family ties in France.—
Thomas Adamson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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There’s that idea of renewing yourself in a space untouched by the past.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The Polish writer-director has spent the last decade-plus rendering the period after WWII in severe black-and-white.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 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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The tense battle culminates in the Beliskner being destroyed, in turn killing all the Replicators, except for one, which is seen crawling out of the ocean, setting up future battles with this duplicating menace.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Life is officially imitating art for Dani Rojas from Ted Lasso.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The contest aims to challenge negative stereotypes of seagulls, which are often seen as a nuisance, by imitating them, per local network WTV.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Replicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicating. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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