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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
Antibiotics are medications designed to kill bacteria or stop bacteria from reproducing, including both harmful and beneficial bacteria.
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Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Among other damage, the oil can essentially suffocate mangrove trees, interfere with hawksbill turtles’ and green sea turtles’ sense of smell that guides their navigation, and prevent fish from reproducing.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The polyphenols in cranberries also block viruses from reproducing and stimulate the immune system.
—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
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
Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Among other damage, the oil can essentially suffocate mangrove trees, interfere with hawksbill turtles’ and green sea turtles’ sense of smell that guides their navigation, and prevent fish from reproducing.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The polyphenols in cranberries also block viruses from reproducing and stimulate the immune system.
—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
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
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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Companies brought design in-house, copying IDEO’s approach without needing to hire the agency.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Their other beers show how an American brewery can learn from Belgium without just copying it.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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That might look like remembering the name of a tenant’s dog, checking in on how a vendor’s week is going or finding ways to motivate your staff without micromanaging them.—
Alex Vasquez,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Here is a sampling of Memorial Day events on Monday, May 25, in the Los Angeles area honoring and remembering the men and women who died during active service in the United States armed forces and deceased veterans who served at any time.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
20 May 2026
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The question Subramanian thinks the next 12 months will resolve is whether the protocol race produces real demand or whether, as has been the pattern this year, the standards keep multiplying ahead of usage.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Indeed, over the past several months, the Islamic Republic has responded to pressure not by simplifying its structure of authority, but by multiplying and obscuring the channels through which authority is exercised.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
9 May 2026
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The challenge is replicating and scaling those models, including in developing country contexts where fiscal constraints make the task harder but the need is even greater.—
Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The Canadiens are drawing upon replicating their first-round series win over the Lightning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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Johnson dedicated his entertainer win to fellow nominee Luke Combs, recalling how Combs has missed the birth of his youngest son, Chet Wiley Combs, while the two were on tour together in Australia.—
Stephen Hubbard,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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One then gets even angrier upon recalling that the good ol’ US of A helped Barbie avoid imprisonment for three decades after the war.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 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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Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The Polish writer-director has spent the last decade-plus rendering the period after WWII in severe black-and-white.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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“Reproducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reproducing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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