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as in reproduces
to make an exact likeness of
replicated the famous painting in our art class
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as in repeats
to make or do again
I can't replicate your results when I do the experiment myself
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Recent Examples of replicates
The river guides become the architects of a system that replicates their judgment at scale.
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Jack O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Named the SpiderCam, the prototype from Northwestern University replicates the manner in which the spiders' eyes allow the creatures to gauge distances before making a surprise sideways jump at some unsuspecting victim minding its own business.
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Shirl Leigh
june 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Zachary Stevenson’s performance replicates the nerdy-yet-hip Texan through impressive guitar licks and superb vocals that are equally comfortable with sweet ballads and on-the-edge rockabilly songs.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Jesse’s on the Bay replicates the stellar service and elevated cuisine that draw folks in droves to its sister restaurant, Jesse’s, in the tiny town of Magnolia Springs.
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Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Aniello, who directed both bookend episodes, replicates her own long, dynamic shot from the series premiere, which tracks Deborah from the closing joke of her zillionth Vegas set, through a backstage warren of minions and admirers, to her dressing room.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
Knowledge workers face the sharpest exposure, as their output is exactly what AI replicates best, at superhuman speed, around the clock.
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Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
The price goes up if Tuipulotu replicates his 2025 production.
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Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Building an American version replicates the problem rather than solving it.
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Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
Jack O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Named the SpiderCam, the prototype from Northwestern University replicates the manner in which the spiders' eyes allow the creatures to gauge distances before making a surprise sideways jump at some unsuspecting victim minding its own business.
—
Shirl Leigh
june 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Zachary Stevenson’s performance replicates the nerdy-yet-hip Texan through impressive guitar licks and superb vocals that are equally comfortable with sweet ballads and on-the-edge rockabilly songs.
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Jesse’s on the Bay replicates the stellar service and elevated cuisine that draw folks in droves to its sister restaurant, Jesse’s, in the tiny town of Magnolia Springs.
—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Aniello, who directed both bookend episodes, replicates her own long, dynamic shot from the series premiere, which tracks Deborah from the closing joke of her zillionth Vegas set, through a backstage warren of minions and admirers, to her dressing room.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
Knowledge workers face the sharpest exposure, as their output is exactly what AI replicates best, at superhuman speed, around the clock.
—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
The price goes up if Tuipulotu replicates his 2025 production.
—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Building an American version replicates the problem rather than solving it.
—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicates
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The smart glasses come equipped with a proprietary liquid-crystal-on-silicon display that reproduces 16 million colors and offers a 51° field of view.
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Once a specific constraint is imposed, the mathematical model reproduces the exact behavior of the original nonreciprocal flock.
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The two women talk, and Ashley repeats that Trevor was involved in a blackmail scheme with Dennis, but that Trevor complained about his cut.
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Funny how history repeats itself.
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The technology copies tone, speech patterns, and accents closely enough that many people can't tell the difference between a real voice and a fake one.
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The logic behind the format essentially copies what Spotify has done with podcasts, which is shorter listens leading to longer-form engagement over time.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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Trump added that oil exports from Iran could once again be bottlenecked at the Strait of Hormuz if the United States renews military strikes on Iran.
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Modern life renders traditional digital detoxes impractical, as smartphones are essential for work, banking, and daily tasks.
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Aside from the gorgeous photos of Clooney’s shiny hair, reviewers with all types of hair confirm the shampoo renders great results.
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Helena Bonham Carter reprises her role as Eudoria, while Sharon Duncan-Brewster portrays a cartoonish Moriarty.
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While Sink is new to the franchise, Holland reprises his role as the titular superhero, whose real name is Peter Parker.
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The undulating roofline imitates the Allegheny Mountains, and 38 steel columns create a canopy reminiscent of the region's forests, Prix Versailles says.
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My mother imitates me, then converts the word into a pair of Korean syllables that sound most like the German.
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“Replicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicates. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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