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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
As archaeologists note, successful replication demonstrates feasibility rather than historical accuracy.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Taking zinc supplements after the onset of initial symptoms can help block viral replication.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Runaway replication can grow into cancer, while overzealous culling — as can happen in asthma — compromises the integrity of tissues.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Viruses display a kind of single-minded teleology—relentless replication—but are not, by most biological standards, living.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Taking zinc supplements after the onset of initial symptoms can help block viral replication.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Runaway replication can grow into cancer, while overzealous culling — as can happen in asthma — compromises the integrity of tissues.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Viruses display a kind of single-minded teleology—relentless replication—but are not, by most biological standards, living.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
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The images captured by bystanders and immigration agents were reminiscent of the lynching postcards that white spectators once bought and traded — reproductions of retributive violence, tailor-made to titillate and intimidate.—
Tressie McMillan Cottom,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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And human reproduction in space, along with genetic challenges, is a complete unknown.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cornyn largely has stayed in Washington, mixing official Senate work with Texas campaign moments, such as a recent tour on the border, betting that repetition on TV can blunt grassroots skepticism and carry him into a runoff.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The now memorable refrain came naturally, echoing the playful repetition and rhythm found in classic R&B records while staying grounded in a modern club setting.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Across the experiments, the sensor network was consistently effective at producing distinct signal patterns and activating protective responses depending on the force applied.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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His remarks drew a sharp response from Afghanistan's Taliban government.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Around 656 boxes of original 2020 election records – as opposed to copies – were seized, according to Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The National Owners Association, an independent franchisee advocate group, adopted a Franchisee Bill of Rights in August and circulated it in an email to members last month as the standards took effect, according to a copy of the message viewed by CNBC.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Six of those arrested face felony charges under Proposition 36, which allows for enhanced penalties for repeat retail theft offenses.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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This repeat search of the property was continuing late into the evening.—
Kathy Tulumello,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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His answer is ambitious and old-fashioned.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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In Fallout, the answers are much more simple — a dangerous combo of eugenics and out-of-control capitalism.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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On Robbie’s left wrist was a replica of a bracelet Charlotte Brontë had made after Emily and Anne died.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The replica of the ARM is an electronic chip board during a collaborative ceremony launching a partnership between Malaysia and ARM Holdings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 5, 2025.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Duren did not say how the fight started, referring reporters instead to the video replays.—
Steve Reed,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Consider replay reviews, which currently can take several minutes as officials review footage from multiple angles sequentially.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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