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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
Unfortunately, replication is relatively rare in science; more common are similar studies using comparable data, different methods, or both.
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Jeffrey A. Lee, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Jeffrey A. Lee, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
Noun
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Shenzhou 21 is also carrying six types of experimental samples and four black mice for experiments related to reproduction in low Earth orbit.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Scientists also warned that artificial light is dramatically affecting biodiversity, especially among nocturnal species that rely on darkness for feeding, migration and reproduction.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Try activities that require new strategies rather than repetition of familiar ones, like escape rooms or murder mystery events/parties.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The incident triggered an emergency response, seeing the Shenzhou 20 crew return to Earth aboard the Shenzhou 21 spacecraft for safety reasons, and the uncrewed Shenzhou 22 launched to serve as a lifeboat and ride home for the Shenzhou 21 crew.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Nothing could be further from the truth, and the brutal Israeli response to October 7 is proof.—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Cloud platforms provide services from microtasks like data labelling to freelance design and copy-editing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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In the row behind him was Jameson’s favorite masked menace, reading a copy of the Daily Bugle.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Customer loyalty programs can be powerful tools for encouraging repeat business, deepening customer relationships and giving brands a more direct way to stay connected with their audiences.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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To avoid a repeat of that time Jay accidentally killed Pete, Sam calls in a favor from Kyle (Ben Feldman), who joins the trip.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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The states welcoming private nuclear innovation are already building the answer, and when supply grows, costs come down.—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The fighting in Gaza may have ended, but the question and answer still remain, and may change everything.—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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According to Page Six, the piece was not constructed from the actual veil, but was a smaller replica that was created by Dolce & Gabbana and gifted to the couple to display in their home.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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There’s also a sand pit where children can dig up replicas of pygmy mammoth bones.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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This was not playful sparring, and the damage was obvious even before the replays.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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He will not be thrilled when watching the replay, but he was left vulnerable.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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