reduplicate

verb

ri-ˈdü-pli-ˌkāt How to pronounce reduplicate (audio)
Definition of reduplicatenext
1
as in to reproduce
to make an exact likeness of reduplicate a recording of the concert for my friend

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2
as in to repeat
to make or do again found out halfway through the project that I was reduplicating another team member's efforts, so we had to figure out who was going to do what

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduplicate
  1. reproduce
  2. repeat
  3. copy
  4. replicate
  5. render
  6. renew
  7. imitate
  8. duplicate
Verb
  • The fish eat invasive weeds but don’t reproduce, leading to annual fish stocking.
    — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • The method generates complex patterns that are difficult for classical systems to reproduce.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of reproduce
Verb
  • This summer will not repeat the last, where 14 new players arrived at a cost of £170million ($228m) to ruthlessly overhaul a promotion-winning squad.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The same graphic is repeated on the Baggy Utility Shorts, Loose Jeans and Straight Jeans as embroidery on their coin pockets.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of repeat
Verb
  • How to replicate her success without copying it Elliott says Diaz Albadan’s example is worth following.
    — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 30 July 2026
  • Instead, some attack our business's fees, as though changing the subject somehow excuses copying another company's intellectual property.
    — Brian Taylor, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of copy
Verb
  • In this context, replicating reputation management by political methods could prove perilous.
    — Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • There’s power in numbers, and the Hurricanes will be relying on their numbers to have a chance at replicating the kind of success that Bain and Mesidor had last season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of replicate
Verb
  • Blue and white, gold, mixed with stripes rendered in the brightest hues, polka dots have perked up seasonal summer fashions, especially swimwear, for decades.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • Engagement pods are actively detected and rendered ineffective by the new 360Brew system, cutting post visibility.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of render
Verb
  • Through movement, restoration, thoughtful hospitality and a profound connection to the California coast, each stay becomes an opportunity to return home feeling renewed.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • That series has already been renewed for Season 2, though Amazon has not released much of its own data on its Season 1 performance.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Definition of renew
Verb
  • Rather than chasing architectural trends or attempting to imitate newer competitors, the Rose Bowl has embraced a strategy rooted in financial discipline, adaptive reuse and authentic placemaking.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Vegan versions come from sources like ginseng, seaweed, rice or rose and are created through biotechnology to imitate rather than replicate the original molecule.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of imitate
Verb
  • Unfortunately, this information is frequently disconnected, duplicated or difficult to access.
    — Monica Hovsepian, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Consumer acceptance is high, as the interactive screens duplicate smartphone interfaces, keeping the UI effortless.
    — Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of duplicate
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“Reduplicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduplicate. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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