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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
To create the new estimate, scientists conducted experiments replicating core temperatures and pressures, using iron as a stand-in for the liquid metal core.
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Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
For one thing, having an arsenal of outfits that people cannot stop thinking about (and replicating) decades later.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Liverpool were content to wait until the summer to do their business, replicating the stance of so many others in the Premier League.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Wang is also interested in replicating the texture and aesthetics of tree bark in jacquard, particularly samples that are etched and carved.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
But replicating them on a wider scale—essentially, creating a mass movement for basic decency—raises obvious problems.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Yet a clear contrast emerged over how close current models are to replicating human intelligence and what the likely near-term economic impacts of the technology will be.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
This is a remote camera hovering above and behind the line of scrimmage, replicating the perspective one sees in a video game.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
What is consistent is that teachers are creating tools adapted to their students, rather than replicating generic software produced in the larger world.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
For one thing, having an arsenal of outfits that people cannot stop thinking about (and replicating) decades later.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Liverpool were content to wait until the summer to do their business, replicating the stance of so many others in the Premier League.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Wang is also interested in replicating the texture and aesthetics of tree bark in jacquard, particularly samples that are etched and carved.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
But replicating them on a wider scale—essentially, creating a mass movement for basic decency—raises obvious problems.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Yet a clear contrast emerged over how close current models are to replicating human intelligence and what the likely near-term economic impacts of the technology will be.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
This is a remote camera hovering above and behind the line of scrimmage, replicating the perspective one sees in a video game.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
What is consistent is that teachers are creating tools adapted to their students, rather than replicating generic software produced in the larger world.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicating
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The development of European cartography was driven by the Age of Exploration from the 15th to 17th centuries and entrepreneurial activities associated with reproducing and selling maps.—
Melinda Laituri,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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If some species can continue reproducing even under challenging conditions, that resilience could buy ecosystems valuable time.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Then, while breathing through your mouth, allow the solution to flow in and drain out the opposite nostril before repeating on the other side.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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But history, which has a funny way of repeating itself, suggests otherwise.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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The director’s boss also began copying Amber on emails requesting data.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Big data models learn by copying existing actions—how to fold clothes, write a dissertation, or create a video of a pig hoverboarding through space—by parsing previous examples and extrapolating similar behavior.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of thousands in the county may lose coverage as a result of cuts, and also from new rules that include renewing coverage every six months rather than each year, work requirements, and reductions in how much will be covered for non-citizens, according to CalMatters.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The process to obtain a second passport is straightforward and similar to the process of renewing an existing passport.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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In pushing for cuts, he could be outvoted, rendering himself the functional equivalent of a potted plant.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The move from Royal Lodge follows Charles stripping his brother of all of his royal titles and privileges back in October, rendering him a commoner.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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But current and former leaders of foster care agencies told the Tampa Bay Times last year that the claims were exaggerated or false, and that the Hope Florida program was duplicating existing efforts in child welfare.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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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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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, previously said in a statement that accounts imitating other people go against their terms of service and are removed when flagged.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Broncos fans have rallied around their backup quarterback, with thousands of fans changing their social media avatars to a picture of Stidham’s face, photoshopped with sunglasses and headphones, imitating a LeBron James meme.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Replicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicating. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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