1
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
Bibler is being charged with eight counts of possessing child pornography and eight counts of reproducing child pornography involving a victim under 13, officials said.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
The talents are seen posing in a public bathroom with red and black tiles, reproducing the set of Michele’s sophomore Valentino ready-to-wear show, staged in a giant public toilet bathed in red light.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
White, whose vocal performances in the movie are virtually indistinguishable from the handful of vintage Springsteen recordings also included in spots, was asked about the challenge of reproducing that tone.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
In terms of humans actually reproducing in space, however, scientists may just be scratching the surface as studies of pregnancy in space are limited to animals — and also potentially more limited to men, as fewer women have traveled to space.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Without proper incentive alignment, leaders and employees will rationally overemphasize the measurable, short-term benefits and underinvest in the intangible, long-term enablers — reproducing the IT productivity paradox.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Xu strives to minimize harm, noting that stressed moon jellies may secrete extra mucus or stop reproducing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
So with nothing to stop them, the birds flew to nearby marshlands and began reproducing.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
The talents are seen posing in a public bathroom with red and black tiles, reproducing the set of Michele’s sophomore Valentino ready-to-wear show, staged in a giant public toilet bathed in red light.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
White, whose vocal performances in the movie are virtually indistinguishable from the handful of vintage Springsteen recordings also included in spots, was asked about the challenge of reproducing that tone.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
In terms of humans actually reproducing in space, however, scientists may just be scratching the surface as studies of pregnancy in space are limited to animals — and also potentially more limited to men, as fewer women have traveled to space.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Without proper incentive alignment, leaders and employees will rationally overemphasize the measurable, short-term benefits and underinvest in the intangible, long-term enablers — reproducing the IT productivity paradox.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Xu strives to minimize harm, noting that stressed moon jellies may secrete extra mucus or stop reproducing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
So with nothing to stop them, the birds flew to nearby marshlands and began reproducing.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reproducing
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Some comments seen by CNN were blatantly racist or xenophobic, propagating negative stereotypes about African nations and people.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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Cracks are propagating in a Republican Party and right wing that have been historically supportive of the country.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
19 Aug. 2025
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Ice Spice was credited for helping to bring back the style, while Latto was accused of copying her.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Instead of copying your yoga instructor or your wildly bendy friend, try the seven moves listed below.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
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History offers a counterexample worth remembering.—
Aron Solomon
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Levack laughed remembering Miller’s idea.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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By mid-August, when the Israeli army resumed its incursions in into residential areas, Hamas’s offensive operations were multiplying in eastern Gaza City, especially in the neighborhoods of Tuffah, Zaytoun, and Shujaiyya.—
Leila Seurat,
Foreign Affairs,
26 Aug. 2025
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In each song, there’s a gesture of generosity, of giving voice to other perspectives, of multiplying in more tones.—
Martín Toro,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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For a muted approach, try replicating Myers' suede co-ord look from the Fall 2025 Calvin Klein show (left).—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the offense needs to regain its mojo, the Dolphins defense would benefit from replicating last year’s success.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Decades on, some witnesses remain visibly shaken, recalling trauma and vivid memories.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Now the Red Sox will be left to fill his position with Ceddanne Rafaela after recalling Nick Sogard as a utility option.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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One of the main focuses is breeding coral species that are more resilient to future heat waves, O'Neil said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
3 Sep. 2025
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More government investment in affordable spaying and neutering services, in shelter resources and in strengthening enforcement of breeding laws would help curb the population of pets that need homes, said Judie Mancuso, founder of Social Compassion in Legislation.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
30 Aug. 2025
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Iconic stories like the Omega Speedmaster timing the re-entry of Apollo 13—rendering it a life-saving and critical device—have cemented the Chronograph’s standing with enthusiasts worldwide.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
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But Shor’s algorithm—a quantum breakthrough—can solve these math problems in minutes, rendering today’s cryptography obsolete.—
Sumera Riaz,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Reproducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reproducing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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