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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
Their compact shape may improve efficiency while reducing construction and replication costs.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
His immune system, no longer overwhelmed by runaway viral replication, then regained the upper hand and finished the virus off on its own.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026
Science depends on transparency, replication and the willingness to let evidence speak for itself.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
There’s an entire economic community emerging around their restoration, replication, sales, transport and display, including companies like (Re)Giant and sculptor Mark Cline’s Enchanted Castle Studios.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
His immune system, no longer overwhelmed by runaway viral replication, then regained the upper hand and finished the virus off on its own.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026
Science depends on transparency, replication and the willingness to let evidence speak for itself.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
There’s an entire economic community emerging around their restoration, replication, sales, transport and display, including companies like (Re)Giant and sculptor Mark Cline’s Enchanted Castle Studios.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
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But the country’s key tool for suppressing the pest — a facility that breeds sterile flies to halt reproduction of the parasite — isn’t slated to begin operating until November 2027.—
Ilena Peng,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Perhaps Abby pursues the reproduction of human experience to counter the void of her own life.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Its beauty lies in repetition, in comfort and in the quiet rituals of everyday life.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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No matter how often Democrats and race idolaters insist that white supremacy remains America's defining force, repetition does not transform an assertion into reality.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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On June 8, a federal judge invalidated the White House's $100,000 fee policy in response to a lawsuit brought by 20 states.—
Shanelle Kaul,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Roupp was then asked for his response to members of the LGBTQ+ community who might take offense at his messaging.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Initial negotiations between the United States and Iran are still expected to take place in the Swiss mountain resort of Bürgenstock on Friday, Switzerland’s foreign ministry said, after the US and Iran signed a copy of their agreement.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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In the tax filings, the nonprofit also noted that each member gets a copy of the document.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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According to what happened in court, Cooper was accused of violating a civil protection order put in place after his arrest last week and harassment-repeat telephone calls.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Though restaurants are not compensated for participating in the tour, many are happy to become repeat stops and end up recommending friends for the tour.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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General Daily Insight for June 13, 2026 Warmth wants a canvas, and courage answers.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Warmth wants a canvas, and courage answers.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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Stop in Jackson Park to tour the new Obama Presidential Center, with interactive exhibits, a life-sized Oval Office replica, and a panoramic Sky Room overlooking Chicago.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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While the original fort no longer stands, a full-scale replica of the original was built and opened to the public in 2025.—
Amy Galo,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Kreidler made a diving stop and throw from shortstop in the ninth to get José Fermín at first after a successful replay challenge by Minnesota manager Derek Shelton.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Fortunately, video replay allows people to validate—or refute—a referee’s decision.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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