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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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2
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
This aesthetic isn't an authentic replication of the time period but more of a reimagining.
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Content generated entirely by AI may not qualify for copyright protection, leaving it vulnerable to replication by competitors.
—Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Martin’s initial idea was to do a faithful replication based on original construction blueprints, photos and films.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
These are oral and injected drugs that block the replication of the virus.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2025
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Content generated entirely by AI may not qualify for copyright protection, leaving it vulnerable to replication by competitors.
—Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Martin’s initial idea was to do a faithful replication based on original construction blueprints, photos and films.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
These are oral and injected drugs that block the replication of the virus.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
Noun
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Hess’s book arrives at a historical moment—post-Dobbs, pro-natalist, techno-dystopian—in which both pregnant bodies and the stuff of reproduction itself have come under an extraordinary degree of scrutiny, judgment, and control.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fruit fly reproduction Fruit fly reproduction can happen quickly.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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People who completed the 10 repetitions for each exercise easily for two consecutive sessions moved up to a harder version of the exercise.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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User Experience: Slow responses, poor formatting, unnecessary repetition 4.—
Ambika Saklani Bhardwaj,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This response comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU in March.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The China Film Administration (CFA), the body that handles film releases and quotas in the country, released a statement on Thursday in response to a reporter’s question about whether the Trump administration’s increasing tariffs on China would impact imports of American films.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Over 1,300 federal employees impacted by the Department of Education's March 11 reduction in force received their official separation notices Thursday, according to copies reviewed by ABC News.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The outlet reported that the Biden administration did send copies of the report to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees in December 2022, but the report was never made available online by the administration.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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His legs shook, seconds after his repeat win of the 13.1-mile race held every April.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Here are three reasons for — and three against — the Panthers’ chances to successfully pull off a repeat bid.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the short answer either way was: Good God, yes!—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those answers will become more clear as the series progresses, teases Robbins.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Joey Spencer Results, Highlights And Reaction David Bowie’s Double LP The project is being released as a double LP and CD, both of which will come packaged with a replica poster from the original event.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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When Medina instead lifts his right arm, which held the replica gun, officers open fire, striking Medina multiple times.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Following the segment and the subsequent editing of digital replays, Tiffany Stratton addressed the controversial exchange while appearing on the Babyfaces podcast.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The referee went to video replay and opted for the yellow.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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