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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
Chickpeas are also high in folate, a B vitamin that’s important for cell replication.
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Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Brands like Off-White and Fear of God attempt to incorporate unique identifiers, but these often become targets for replication.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
As part of replication, backup, and recovery act as a critical safety net, so that systems can be quickly restored in the event of failure, cyberattack, data loss or corruption.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Acton Academy’s growth to over 300 schools showcases the potential for replication but also highlights the pitfalls of decentralized management.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Brands like Off-White and Fear of God attempt to incorporate unique identifiers, but these often become targets for replication.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
As part of replication, backup, and recovery act as a critical safety net, so that systems can be quickly restored in the event of failure, cyberattack, data loss or corruption.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Acton Academy’s growth to over 300 schools showcases the potential for replication but also highlights the pitfalls of decentralized management.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
Noun
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This behavior increases their chance of survival and reproduction.—
Harry Bernheim,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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Pesticides, even in small amounts, can impact bees’ immune system, navigation, memory and other functions that are critical to their survival and reproduction, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, which has a Chicago office and has worked to protect the environment since 1970.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Lifting heavier weights or successfully completing more repetitions are other signs of muscle gain.—
Jennifer Steinhoff,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Disjointed communication between interviewers often leads to repetition and confusion.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Another example is Levels Health, once focused purely on metabolic glucose monitoring, which has now begun expanding its insights to reflect stress-hormone interactions, cortisol cycles and dietary responses tied to hormonal fluctuations.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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That throw and the eventual response are now a meaningful data point.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The Harry Potter series has sold more than 600 million copies worldwide, according to its U.S. publisher Scholastic, and has been on the New York Times Best Seller List for 843 weeks and counting.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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According to Florida’s Medicaid website, out-of-state providers who have treated one of its enrollees must submit five documents to bill the program, including a six-page application, a copy of the provider’s license, and a claim form.—
Arielle Zionts,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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One restaurant was cited for repeat violations and rodents and roaches were found at others in the latest round of Plano health inspections, according to the inspection report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
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Expect your plant to be a repeat performer but new blooms are not likely for about a year.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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But some critics have noted his erratic behavior, such as his Nazi-like gesture at a rally, garbled answers during interviews, and frequent insults of top Trump officials.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The answer may reshape how commercial Indian cinema approaches audience engagement in the streaming age.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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The precision-engineering racing rig (offered in yellow, green, blue, and orange) puts the driver into a detailed replica of a racing cockpit.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The top of the 2024 replica ring doesn’t detach, but championship pendants can be purchased separately for $249 apiece.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2025
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Clark’s third personal foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1 while Boston and Reese each drew technical fouls following a replay review by the referees.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Users can stream live video from those facilities, with the option to watch replays and download clips.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
21 May 2025
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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