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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
The polyphenols in cranberries also block viruses from reproducing and stimulate the immune system.
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Cynthia Sass, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
After his death in 1993, the hippos escaped and began reproducing in the wild.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Five years later teams around the world are reproducing that approach at a fraction of the cost.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
The toucans are building stable, reproducing populations within urban spaces — using city green areas as reliable sources of food and shelter.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Apple's transparency is also good at reproducing high frequencies, which can be difficult even for expensive headphones.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Rather than reproducing Monroe’s public mythology, Oates invents a fictional interior life for Norma Jeane Baker, exploring the psychological cost of becoming a cultural icon.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
After his death in 1993, the hippos escaped captivity and began reproducing in the wild.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Being able to recognize and treat individuals differently can improve their chances of surviving and successfully reproducing.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Cynthia Sass, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
After his death in 1993, the hippos escaped and began reproducing in the wild.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Five years later teams around the world are reproducing that approach at a fraction of the cost.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
The toucans are building stable, reproducing populations within urban spaces — using city green areas as reliable sources of food and shelter.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Apple's transparency is also good at reproducing high frequencies, which can be difficult even for expensive headphones.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Rather than reproducing Monroe’s public mythology, Oates invents a fictional interior life for Norma Jeane Baker, exploring the psychological cost of becoming a cultural icon.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
After his death in 1993, the hippos escaped captivity and began reproducing in the wild.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Being able to recognize and treat individuals differently can improve their chances of surviving and successfully reproducing.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reproducing
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Fascism, then and now, is masterful at propagating and reinforcing its ideas through an aesthetic that captivates a large number of people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Avoid propagating plants that are actively flowering.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Police say the thieves are tapping into technology — copying key fobs to steal cars.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Previous Buc-ee's lawsuits This is not the first time Buc-ee's has sued a company over allegedly copying its famous beaver mascot and overall branding.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Sangwoo agrees, remembering their journey on the show.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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In 2019, Hanks reflected on the lasting significance of Saving Private Ryan in an interview with NBC News, emphasizing the importance of remembering the individuals who sacrificed their lives during D-Day and throughout the war.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Cancer patients are multiplying faster than oncologists, Laraki said, and costs, too, are exploding.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
6 May 2026
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For shoppers trying to cut sugar without giving up fizz, the choices — and the marketing claims — are multiplying.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
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The company’s approach reflects a broader industry shift toward humanoid robotics, where replicating human hand dexterity is considered essential for practical deployment.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Reaching that conclusion required somehow replicating the harsh realities of Venus right here on Earth.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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Adams drew laughter from among the 200 or so people at the memorial by recalling he’d once mentioned the musical act Hall & Oates during a broadcast.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Tesla is also recalling more than 200,000 Model Y, Model S Model X and Model 3 electric vehicles because of a software issue that renders the rearview camera inoperable for a short period of time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The findings suggest that restoration could be improved by selecting or breeding eelgrass better suited to future conditions.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Prevent mosquitos from breeding by eliminating standing water, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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The Braves wound up in last place that season, and Schuerholz arrived in October as the Braves’ new GM, rendering Cox a full-time manager again.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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Instead, the interstellar medium is dominated by gas, and mostly hydrogen gas at that, but in the warmer, more diffuse regions of space, that gas becomes ionized, rendering it into a plasma.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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“Reproducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reproducing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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