replicating

present participle of replicate

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Recent Examples of replicating These include replicating not only the imposing stone arch gates that welcomed generations of fans but also ensuring the field has exactly the same dimensions as the one where Babe Ruth made his name. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026 In this context, replicating reputation management by political methods could prove perilous. Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 There’s power in numbers, and the Hurricanes will be relying on their numbers to have a chance at replicating the kind of success that Bain and Mesidor had last season. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 An agent working on adjacent problems notices a promising lead and posts a smaller bounty for replicating the finding. ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026 Sure, who wouldn’t want a horror movie that grossed $440 million worldwide on a $750,000 budget, but the thing worth replicating is Curry Barker, a talented filmmaker who proved his audience by building in public. Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 The company claims that the MALD’s mission is to attract and absorb enemy air defense fire by replicating the radar signature of high-value aircraft. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026 The memo said that Venezuelan government officials developed the capability to manipulate electronic voting systems in their own elections, including replicating and overwriting voting data to make fraudulent votes legitimate. Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 July 2026 After an investigation was conducted, the Cruise Lines International Association and the International Maritime Organization implemented over 30 new safety rules and policies to avoid replicating the 2012 disaster, per CNN. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicating
Verb
  • The sargassum that began reproducing in the region earlier than usual this year stems from a record 40 million metric tons reported last year.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • The herd is one of only two found to be reproducing in increasingly hotter Florida waters.
    Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Discovered by amateur mathematician David Smith in 2022, it can be used to cover every square inch of an endless bathroom floor (or any other surface) without ever repeating a single pattern.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
  • Picking two or three anchor colors and repeating them in textiles, art, rugs, or accent pieces creates visual continuity across the room.
    Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • On Friday, people are waiting for your approval and copying you on the important email.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Presenter Gabby Logan gently teased him for copying the Argentine’s outfit on set, and Rooney laughed along.
    Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Imray and Cacace seem likely starters in the wing-back roles, with James and O’Brien renewing their partnership in holding midfield.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sherrill joined Newark Mayor Ras Baraka in renewing their calls for the Delaney Hall facility, which reopened last year as an ICE detention facility, to close.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Apart from polluting ecosystems and leaving toxic residues on human food sources, these aggressive chemicals drive pests to develop genetic resistance, rendering treatments ineffective over time.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The company's clashes with unions date back years, with battles over employment status, arbitration proceedings, working conditions, and more rendering it a marquee villain in the eyes of labor advocates.
    Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Rather, each pair should serve a distinct purpose instead of duplicating another one already hanging in the closet.
    Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
  • Now chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Sato argues that duplicating development for unseen parts is unsustainable amidst intense competition from Tesla and Chinese EV giants.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Others echoed the comparison, saying Coca-Cola’s refreshed typography looked strikingly similar to Marlboros, in a case of reality imitating memes.
    Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • Hawk advocates imitating others before innovating, leveraging existing strengths like Wayne Gretzky, and embracing a beginner's mindset.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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“Replicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicating. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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