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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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By reproducing photos of Lincoln, Lorant moved beyond the varied mass of subjective artworks — paintings, prints and sculpture — that only approximated his appearance.—
Mark B. Pohlad,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Another problem is that neural networks excel at reproducing complicated patterns in their training data, but climate predictions deal with events no one has seen before.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Feb. 2026
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Liu skated on, mastering her jumps and repeating as national champion in 2020, though age restrictions prevented her from entering international competitions.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Chinese zodiac, or Sheng Xiao (生肖), is a repeating 12-year cycle of animal signs and their attributes, based on the lunar calendar.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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However, simply copying a movement is not enough.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The city of Peabody was hacked last summer with the mayor's office saying someone got into their systems and began copying certain files.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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With Ryan Murphy’s Love Story renewing interest in the couple’s romance, her engagement ring is also back in the spotlight.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The facility drew widespread national attention last month after a photograph of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, wearing a blue bunny hat as he was led away by officers, spread online, renewing concerns about conditions inside Dilley.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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If pre-emergent is applied too early, the herbicide may break down before the weed seeds start to germinate, rendering your efforts futile.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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In October, King Charles stripped Andrew of all of his royal titles and privileges, rendering him a commoner.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
19 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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Hemp products imitating the designs of popular children’s snacks have become so common that the Federal Trade Commission told manufacturers to stop in 2023.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The most graphic pieces incorporate up to 300 different patchwork elements, imitating traditional quilting motifs.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Replicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicating. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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