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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
What is consistent is that teachers are creating tools adapted to their students, rather than replicating generic software produced in the larger world.
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Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
But while a four-string electric bass can descend to 41 Hz, chances are that most speakers are only bumping and rattling in an attempt to generate such low frequencies, much less accurately replicating the timbre and voice of the instrument itself.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
But replicating Tennessee’s success inside is easier said than done, Texas coach Sean Miller says.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
In some ways, replicating Harbaugh’s and Tomlin’s longevity seems improbable in the modern day.
—Sam Jane, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
China, by contrast, has spent decades replicating the Cold War strategies of American soft power and turning them against the United States.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
But Cignetti won quickly there and worked his way up the ladder by replicating quick turnarounds at his next three schools, too, before landing at Indiana in 2024.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
The interactive space gives fans of the show a look into the production, featuring Werk Room stations, a glimpse into the iconic 2-Way Mirror and several activities, including a space to tape a confessional and room for replicating Snatch Game.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
There are also the technological difficulties of replicating the human movement of limbs like hands and fingers — an incredibly complex task that demands capable of mimicking biological functions.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
But while a four-string electric bass can descend to 41 Hz, chances are that most speakers are only bumping and rattling in an attempt to generate such low frequencies, much less accurately replicating the timbre and voice of the instrument itself.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
But replicating Tennessee’s success inside is easier said than done, Texas coach Sean Miller says.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
In some ways, replicating Harbaugh’s and Tomlin’s longevity seems improbable in the modern day.
—Sam Jane, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
China, by contrast, has spent decades replicating the Cold War strategies of American soft power and turning them against the United States.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
But Cignetti won quickly there and worked his way up the ladder by replicating quick turnarounds at his next three schools, too, before landing at Indiana in 2024.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
The interactive space gives fans of the show a look into the production, featuring Werk Room stations, a glimpse into the iconic 2-Way Mirror and several activities, including a space to tape a confessional and room for replicating Snatch Game.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
There are also the technological difficulties of replicating the human movement of limbs like hands and fingers — an incredibly complex task that demands capable of mimicking biological functions.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicating
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University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have unlocked a potential new treatment to target an incurable form of childhood cancer with the help of a fast-reproducing pest known for swarming kitchen produce.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The motif showcases the stories of the family that previously lived at the palace — often reproducing animals such as eagles, lions, dogs, peacocks and griffins.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Do all your reps on this side before switching sides and repeating.—
Greg Presto,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Spray affected areas thoroughly, and wipe the plant to remove webs, repeating the process every few days, says Peters.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead of compressing at the pixel level, the algorithm appears to be copying and manipulating objects from multiple images, while maintaining a degree of visual continuity.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rather than chasing trends or copying what already works elsewhere, Salomon is investing in research and testing to guide their development process.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
8 Jan. 2026
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As protests continue nationwide over the death of bystander Renee Good at the hands of a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, one Jackson County legislator has responded by renewing a proposal for greater transparency among law enforcement officers acting locally.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, renewing the long-running debate over the league’s greatest player.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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For the white men, the experience of prison was the veil that now concealed them, rendering them strangers and exiles from the world outside.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The committee approved the report in under a minute, without discussion, rubber-stamping false compliance and rendering our transparency laws meaningless.—
Bobby Block,
Sun Sentinel,
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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Bidirectional edges connected the robots to each other, because each robot had to know what other robots were doing at each time step to avoid collisions or duplicating tasks.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Trump celebrates our nation’s founding while imitating tyrant King George III, argues columnist Jackie Calmes.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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So art is indeed imitating art.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Replicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicating. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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