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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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2
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
What to Know About Breast Cancer in Dogs Breast cancers in dogs are often referred to as mammary tumors, which develop from abnormal replication of breast tissue cells, according to Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists.
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
For now, the focus remains on analysis and replication.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Kilmer’s estate, including his daughter Mercedes, gave permission for his digital replication, is being compensated for it and provided archival footage to help the process.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
In praise of the art of replication.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
For now, the focus remains on analysis and replication.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Kilmer’s estate, including his daughter Mercedes, gave permission for his digital replication, is being compensated for it and provided archival footage to help the process.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
In praise of the art of replication.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
Noun
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Remember, plants produce flowers as a means of reproduction.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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An eBay seller claimed to have Jeffrey Epstein‘s reproduction of a painting by Kees van Dongen, a Dutch painter who became a part of the Fauvist movement in France during the early 20th century.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The action itself is mundane, almost aggressively ordinary, yet the repetition becomes psychologically adhesive.—
Andrew S. Jacobson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Harris adapted Is God Is from her play of the same name, and the theatrical spirit lives on in the film through the rhythm and repetition of the dialogue.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Highlighting his emergency response to the Palisades Fire, Allen has a four step plan to stabilize the market, hold the industry accountable, transform the Department into a rapid-response agency and reduce risks.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Kneepkens had a resilient response at the other end, bringing down an offensive rebound and getting the ball out to point guard Hailey Van Lith, who fed it back to her in the corner for her first official points as a WNBA player on a 3-pointer.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Destinee Adams wrote the copy for this piece.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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Ability to quickly attach physical copies of your work to your records.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Westview junior Derek Ho is going for repeat titles in the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Like the masses curling up to watch Friends, advertisers are being invited by media companies and streamers to tune into a repeat at next week’s annual upfronts in New York.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The challenge these proposals aim to address is real — but trying to hold back the tide is the wrong answer.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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When asked why that’s been the case, Lakers players offered similar answers in the locker room.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The registration desk was a replica of a ticket counter.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Ticket holders who turn out for the early screenings will receive a free, limited-edition replica of the Dustin Hoffman bobblehead from the film, while supplies last.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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After examining the replay, the call was upgraded to a Flagrant 2.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Larsson’s vocal performance on the single was commanding, and the song’s replay value was endless.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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