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as in propagating
to bring forth offspring
mice reproduce at a much faster rate than humans do
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as in copying
to make an exact likeness of
you'll have to reproduce that design on every tile in the bathroom
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as in remembering
to bring back to mind
I can almost reproduce the information in my head, but not quite
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Recent Examples of reproducing
If some species can continue reproducing even under challenging conditions, that resilience could buy ecosystems valuable time.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In 2023, a new preservation reproducing the original tinting was done in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum, and the film has become widely admired.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Moraska Lafrancois says the park service has yet to confirm whether the mussels are reproducing, though.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Grandpa publicly released the patent necessary for reproducing the hepatitis B vaccine, choosing public good over personal enrichment, to enable cheaper production by any pharmaceutical company and therefore rapid rollout globally.
—Emilie G.c. Thompson, STAT, 15 Jan. 2026
The motif showcases the stories of the family that previously lived at the palace — often reproducing animals such as eagles, lions, dogs, peacocks and griffins.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
And while reproduction and pregnancy in space is purely theoretical and years ahead of us as a species, effectively managing menstrual cycles in space will be crucial to reproducing outside Earth.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
In this regard, the makers of some of the year’s most substantial films are reproducing razzle-dazzle strategies that, in recent times, have largely been the province of commerce-striving blockbusters.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
Women’s free labor in the home subsidized the profits of employers because workers’ families bore the cost of reproducing the future labor force.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In 2023, a new preservation reproducing the original tinting was done in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum, and the film has become widely admired.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Moraska Lafrancois says the park service has yet to confirm whether the mussels are reproducing, though.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Grandpa publicly released the patent necessary for reproducing the hepatitis B vaccine, choosing public good over personal enrichment, to enable cheaper production by any pharmaceutical company and therefore rapid rollout globally.
—Emilie G.c. Thompson, STAT, 15 Jan. 2026
The motif showcases the stories of the family that previously lived at the palace — often reproducing animals such as eagles, lions, dogs, peacocks and griffins.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
And while reproduction and pregnancy in space is purely theoretical and years ahead of us as a species, effectively managing menstrual cycles in space will be crucial to reproducing outside Earth.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
In this regard, the makers of some of the year’s most substantial films are reproducing razzle-dazzle strategies that, in recent times, have largely been the province of commerce-striving blockbusters.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
Women’s free labor in the home subsidized the profits of employers because workers’ families bore the cost of reproducing the future labor force.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reproducing
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Robinhood is known for propagating meme-stock mania, making its founders billionaires, and changing how Americans invest.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
29 Dec. 2025
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Torres Maczassek and her brother, Miguel, are considered leaders in climate-change response, including uncovering and re-propagating nearly extinct grape varieties that may fare better in extreme heat and drought.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2025
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Instead of compressing at the pixel level, the algorithm appears to be copying and manipulating objects from multiple images, while maintaining a degree of visual continuity.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rather than chasing trends or copying what already works elsewhere, Salomon is investing in research and testing to guide their development process.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ebern Designs Shavon 5-Tier Closet Storage Organizer The best way to keep closet rods from feeling too crowded and cluttered is remembering that not everything needs to be hung up.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Emma told Sawyer that remembering Bruce's initial diagnosis has been hard for her.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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And, unlike certificates of deposit (CDs) that lock your money away for months or years, high-yield savings accounts maintain the same easy access as traditional savings accounts while multiplying your interest earnings.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Nara Ramen chain debuted in the State Street spot before quickly multiplying in the greater Boise area.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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Yet a clear contrast emerged over how close current models are to replicating human intelligence and what the likely near-term economic impacts of the technology will be.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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This development isn’t entirely surprising because, while Mancini’s preseason play was flashy, the odds of him replicating that dynamic offensive success were slim against stiffer NHL regular-season competition, and, more importantly, the two-way details of his game were still a work in progress.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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His coach at Texas A&M, Jackie Sherrill, sent a statement recalling that Chet had been a key recruit out of Carter in 1984 and a cornerstone of three straight SWC champs.—
Kevin Sherrington,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpouring of wrath and grief that shook the city after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in 2020, although without the widespread violent protests then.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The nonprofit is urging both governments to ensure the mammals will not be used for breeding if they are transported to the United States.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Inside a lab in Redland, behind double doors that require a lab coat to enter, a team of scientists is breeding a tiny terror.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, while trying to confront grief with a sense of mischief, the movie’s impish tonal approach takes the sting out of death a little too often, rendering its catharsis null.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Initially, Riot reported substantial financial enhancements in its core mining operations, rendering the company much more profitable compared to earlier mining downturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Reproducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reproducing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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