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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
For a muted approach, try replicating Myers' suede co-ord look from the Fall 2025 Calvin Klein show (left).
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
While the offense needs to regain its mojo, the Dolphins defense would benefit from replicating last year’s success.
—Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Even if Grease is not in your top-5 movies of all time, consider replicating Bieber’s outfit as the summer soon transitions to fall.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
So why are they convinced that replicating humans is the right solution for the home?
—Maya Cakmak, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025
But the initial enthusiasm for the city’s stablecoin drive has been tempered by a cautious regulatory approach, keeping it from replicating the breakneck growth seen in the United States.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
From hiring algorithms that penalize women to facial recognition systems that misidentify people of color, AI is at risk of replicating—and even amplifying—our worst human prejudices.
—Sagar Gupta, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The bed does feature two standard 120-volt electrical outlets, so don't try replicating this bed setup at home without serious research and caution.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Alexandre Dujeux will have a much tougher time replicating that result against big brother PSG, who have close to a clean bill of health coming into this clash.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
While the offense needs to regain its mojo, the Dolphins defense would benefit from replicating last year’s success.
—Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Even if Grease is not in your top-5 movies of all time, consider replicating Bieber’s outfit as the summer soon transitions to fall.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
So why are they convinced that replicating humans is the right solution for the home?
—Maya Cakmak, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025
But the initial enthusiasm for the city’s stablecoin drive has been tempered by a cautious regulatory approach, keeping it from replicating the breakneck growth seen in the United States.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
From hiring algorithms that penalize women to facial recognition systems that misidentify people of color, AI is at risk of replicating—and even amplifying—our worst human prejudices.
—Sagar Gupta, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The bed does feature two standard 120-volt electrical outlets, so don't try replicating this bed setup at home without serious research and caution.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Alexandre Dujeux will have a much tougher time replicating that result against big brother PSG, who have close to a clean bill of health coming into this clash.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicating
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Bibler is being charged with eight counts of possessing child pornography and eight counts of reproducing child pornography involving a victim under 13, officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The talents are seen posing in a public bathroom with red and black tiles, reproducing the set of Michele’s sophomore Valentino ready-to-wear show, staged in a giant public toilet bathed in red light.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ferriss recommends choosing from a small list of foods and repeating the same simple meals to make the plan easier to follow.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 Sep. 2025
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By repeating what Jelena Ostapenko said in a post-match interview, Townsend demonstrated that today’s black female players feel freer to speak up for themselves.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Ice Spice was credited for helping to bring back the style, while Latto was accused of copying her.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Instead of copying your yoga instructor or your wildly bendy friend, try the seven moves listed below.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
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Hailey and Justin welcomed their son in August 2024, three months after renewing their wedding vows in Hawaii.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, parent company Oppo is taking its relationship with Hasselblad in a different direction by renewing its partnership with the Swedish firm in July.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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The temperature has to be so low that atoms emit no infrared radiation, rendering traditional thermal imaging ineffective.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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The gamble backfired, with the LDP losing seats in parliament and rendering it unable to form a majority government even with its coalition partners.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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What used to take weeks or months could now be done in days, without duplicating work or introducing risk.—
Scott Woody,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The goal is to leverage their distinctive strengths to foster growth without duplicating efforts, according to Zhang Kailin, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Painters and sculptors, most of them spend their careers imitating themselves, in a sense.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Paul fears art imitating life by also boiling down to breadline survival strategies.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Replicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicating. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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