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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
Inspired by a wild village league where livestock are awarded as prizes, Suchao has become so popular that other provinces are now replicating its model.
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Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Then, as England’s defenders desperately appealed for handball, Maradona somewhat unwisely celebrated by repeatedly raising his left fist to the crowd, replicating his decisive touch.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Cantina Leon, from The Rabbit Group LLC, is now open at The Plaza, with an eye toward replicating the community-first feeling of (no surprise here) the lively cantinas of Mexico.
—Connie Ogle
may 31, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Future-proofing comes from replicating this structure, not the projects, ensuring growth is distributed, sustained and less dependent on a single industry cycle.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 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
Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Then, as England’s defenders desperately appealed for handball, Maradona somewhat unwisely celebrated by repeatedly raising his left fist to the crowd, replicating his decisive touch.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Cantina Leon, from The Rabbit Group LLC, is now open at The Plaza, with an eye toward replicating the community-first feeling of (no surprise here) the lively cantinas of Mexico.
—Connie Ogle
may 31, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Future-proofing comes from replicating this structure, not the projects, ensuring growth is distributed, sustained and less dependent on a single industry cycle.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 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
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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Robinson’s first go at the drill was so bad defensive line coach Austin Clark forced him to do it again, and then again, repeating the coached technique until the Dolphins’ 2024 first-round pick got it right.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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People left theaters repeating lines, sharing jokes, and reliving scenes with their fam.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
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Start copying Lopez below for as little as $20.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Simple tasks, like drawing lines or copying text, did not reveal major differences between the two groups.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Officials are opting to negotiate a new deal with the utility company rather than automatically renewing the existing one, wrote Veronica McBeth, the city's director of transportation.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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All the more reason to shop around before renewing your policy, said Daniel Bortz, personal finance editor at AARP.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Antiques were restored and put in prominent places, rooms and suites were upgraded with new furnishings and fixtures, the beloved Café Romano got a facelift, and the energy infrastructure was upgraded, rendering the hotel more sustainable and making space for a new rooftop bar.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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The past few years have seen a shift toward drenching, or covering every wall—including, sometimes, the ceiling—in a material, whether that's paint, wood, or wallpaper, rendering the accent wall less popular.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
1 June 2026
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Creating parallel capabilities overseas risks duplicating existing infrastructure while diverting attention and resources from the interventions most likely to bring the outbreak under control.—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
5 June 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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In a case of life imitating art, this whodunnit explores the investigation behind her disappearance, strangely resembling one of Christie’s own novels, where everyone in her life becomes a suspect, including her brother, Monty (Trevena).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Zoe, born seven years later, grew up watching them, imitating them and wanting to be them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Replicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicating. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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