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as in reproduction
something that is made to look exactly like something else
bought a smaller and cheaper replication of the marble statue for his garden
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as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
we'll need to do a replication of that experiment so we can collect more data
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as in response
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
his carefully worded replications suggested that he was well aware of the punishment for perjury
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Recent Examples of replication
But in elephants the p53 protein takes on dozens of different molecular shapes, avoiding inactivation by MDM2, and stopping the replication of so many more cancerous cells.
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New Atlas, 20 May 2025
And actors’ union SAG-AFTRA has struck specific deals to allow its members to lend their voices for training and replication purposes with a focus on consent and compensation.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Cultural Collaborations: The Hoxton’s creative team, Atelier Ace, curates local brands and artists into each hotel’s retail selection — offering guests a sense of genuine local discovery, not mass-market replication.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Chickpeas are also high in folate, a B vitamin that’s important for cell replication.
—Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 20 May 2025
And actors’ union SAG-AFTRA has struck specific deals to allow its members to lend their voices for training and replication purposes with a focus on consent and compensation.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Cultural Collaborations: The Hoxton’s creative team, Atelier Ace, curates local brands and artists into each hotel’s retail selection — offering guests a sense of genuine local discovery, not mass-market replication.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Chickpeas are also high in folate, a B vitamin that’s important for cell replication.
—Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
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Some of the original wallpapers were scanned and reprinted, while headboards feature large-scale reproductions of watercolor landscapes by Sosthène Weis, the Luxembourgish painter whose works are on display at the National Museum of History and Art.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Ticket Information Imperial War Museum/Underground Air-Raid Exhibit Located within the larger Imperial War Museum, the reproduction of an underground air-raid shelter exhibit offers visitors a chilling sense of what life was like during the London Blitz.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Generally speaking, contract manufacturers thrive on predictability and repetition; their systems are typically built around lean principles optimized for HVLM.—
Scott Graybeal,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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For global and local players alike, the message is clear: competing in China now means playing by a different rulebook — one that values connection over conversion, responsiveness over repetition, and trust over transaction.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Trump Warns Iran To Make Peace or Face Further Strikes Satellite Images Show Israeli Strike Damage to Iranian Nuclear Site That relief in the market was only temporary as after Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil chokepoint, in response to the U.S. strikes.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Lawmakers divided, some raise constitutionality concerns The immediate response from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle pointed to the deep divisions over whether the U.S. should enter a new war in the Middle East.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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Selling 95,000 copies of DESIRE: UNLEASH in the U.S., the boy band also scored a No. 3 debut on the Billboard 200, marking its eighth entry on the chart and its fifth top 10 album.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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Luminate reports that during the most recent tracking period — which is when people learned of Wilson’s passing — the song sold just under 4,200 copies.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Once people learned about their genealogy and genetic health risks, many forgot about 23andMe, and the company struggled to attract repeat customers.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Fitting name, as en route to the repeat crown the Cats turned the Maple Leafs and then Edmonton to ash. 7.—
Greg Cote
June 29,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
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If the answers point to gaps in consistency, efficiency or visibility, AI can help—but only if it’s purposefully introduced.—
Casey Marquette,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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If the answer is yes, then by all means bring it along.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
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Its rebirth began as a digital model in The Golf Club video game and was brought to life in the sandy soil of central Wisconsin—now a near-exact replica.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In collaboration with The Intel Lab, Orion Intel created a 3D replica of the plant.—
Jeff Goertzen,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Tail wagging during sleep can indicate a positive dream or a replay of happy daytime memories—suggesting that Pixie is now living a life full of comfort and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Some conferences have adapted, showing the replay feed the official is watching on the stadium videoboard, but some in the officiating community want more.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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