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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 development of European cartography was driven by the Age of Exploration from the 15th to 17th centuries and entrepreneurial activities associated with reproducing and selling maps.
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Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
If some species can continue reproducing even under challenging conditions, that resilience could buy ecosystems valuable time.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In 2023, a new preservation reproducing the original tinting was done in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum, and the film has become widely admired.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Moraska Lafrancois says the park service has yet to confirm whether the mussels are reproducing, though.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Grandpa publicly released the patent necessary for reproducing the hepatitis B vaccine, choosing public good over personal enrichment, to enable cheaper production by any pharmaceutical company and therefore rapid rollout globally.
—Emilie G.c. Thompson, STAT, 15 Jan. 2026
The motif showcases the stories of the family that previously lived at the palace — often reproducing animals such as eagles, lions, dogs, peacocks and griffins.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
And while reproduction and pregnancy in space is purely theoretical and years ahead of us as a species, effectively managing menstrual cycles in space will be crucial to reproducing outside Earth.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
In this regard, the makers of some of the year’s most substantial films are reproducing razzle-dazzle strategies that, in recent times, have largely been the province of commerce-striving blockbusters.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
If some species can continue reproducing even under challenging conditions, that resilience could buy ecosystems valuable time.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In 2023, a new preservation reproducing the original tinting was done in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum, and the film has become widely admired.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Moraska Lafrancois says the park service has yet to confirm whether the mussels are reproducing, though.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Grandpa publicly released the patent necessary for reproducing the hepatitis B vaccine, choosing public good over personal enrichment, to enable cheaper production by any pharmaceutical company and therefore rapid rollout globally.
—Emilie G.c. Thompson, STAT, 15 Jan. 2026
The motif showcases the stories of the family that previously lived at the palace — often reproducing animals such as eagles, lions, dogs, peacocks and griffins.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
And while reproduction and pregnancy in space is purely theoretical and years ahead of us as a species, effectively managing menstrual cycles in space will be crucial to reproducing outside Earth.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
In this regard, the makers of some of the year’s most substantial films are reproducing razzle-dazzle strategies that, in recent times, have largely been the province of commerce-striving blockbusters.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reproducing
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Pert, smiling, and all-natural (except for their Botox), the MAHA mom helped Trump ascend to victory by propagating dangerous misinformation about the MMR vaccine, a modern medical advance that has saved countless children’s lives.—
Ej Dickson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2026
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If there is no wave propagating, then there is no power dissipation.—
Dina Genkina,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Jan. 2026
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The director’s boss also began copying Amber on emails requesting data.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Big data models learn by copying existing actions—how to fold clothes, write a dissertation, or create a video of a pig hoverboarding through space—by parsing previous examples and extrapolating similar behavior.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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When everyone is crying, when everyone is remembering, when everyone is hurting, there’s a sense of togetherness that makes the grief a little more bearable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of people remembering Monday night’s tilt for the Hornets’ chance to equal a feat that had only been accomplished once in franchise history, a third-quarter scrum and the ejection of coach Charles Lee headlined their 110-104 defeat to the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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However, at a moment when young men face multiplying challenges, from academic pressure to social isolation to a crisis of purpose, fraternities offer something increasingly rare.—
Anthony V. Mack,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Because the brain has ordered the macrophages to create an immunosuppressive shield, the T cells lose their energy, stop multiplying and fail to recognize the cancer as a threat.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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To create the new estimate, scientists conducted experiments replicating core temperatures and pressures, using iron as a stand-in for the liquid metal core.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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For one thing, having an arsenal of outfits that people cannot stop thinking about (and replicating) decades later.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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As California’s water crisis worsened, recalling the constant swish of sprinklers throughout her childhood piqued her interest in native plants.—
Brittany Levine Beckman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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After the candle ceremony, some left, while others prayed or chatted quietly, fondly recalling their memories of the Guthries.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The report states that the breeding population of bears is expanding into more cities and towns.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Nuka had lived at the Detroit Zoo from 2011 to 2022, and then was moved to the Toledo Zoo in 2022 for breeding efforts with female polar bear Crystal.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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In pushing for cuts, he could be outvoted, rendering himself the functional equivalent of a potted plant.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The move from Royal Lodge follows Charles stripping his brother of all of his royal titles and privileges back in October, rendering him a commoner.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Reproducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reproducing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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