1
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
Mature neurons – nerve cells – are highly specialized and, unlike other cells, don't possess centrioles, the mechanism essential for cell division and replication.
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New Atlas, 17 June 2025
Altogether, the researchers identified three vineyard replications for each factor combination (i.e. organic and forested, organic and non-forested, IPM and forested, IPM and non-forested).
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Access Data From Anywhere: Remote Capabilities Ensuring Reliability And Accuracy
A fully operational digital twin provides a replication of a system or asset that can be accessed from anywhere at any time.
—Simon Bennett, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Under the terms of the legislation, the digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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New Atlas, 17 June 2025
Altogether, the researchers identified three vineyard replications for each factor combination (i.e. organic and forested, organic and non-forested, IPM and forested, IPM and non-forested).
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Access Data From Anywhere: Remote Capabilities Ensuring Reliability And Accuracy
A fully operational digital twin provides a replication of a system or asset that can be accessed from anywhere at any time.
—Simon Bennett, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Under the terms of the legislation, the digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
Noun
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An unconventional approach to reproduction is reportedly reducing the risk of metabolic disease.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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Faced with the choice between reproduction and self-preservation… the females appear to be choosing the latter.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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For example, listening skills are widely accepted as a core management competency, but deep listening techniques, such as listening for repetition, intentions, and expectations, take time to master.—
Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Matos is a longshot to make the 53-man roster but got a decent amount of repetitions Wednesday.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Customers have come to expect lightning-fast response times at every hour.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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However, last week, a Brooklyn Federal Court judge ruled in response to a lawsuit from Adams’ campaign that the board couldn’t withhold matching funds from Adams due to the indictment, given that it has been dropped.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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My mother gave me a copy of The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Matsuo Basho.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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To date, Kepler’s books have sold over 18 million copies worldwide.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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That love and pride is reciprocal: In San Juan, a day before his show this Friday, bars and cars blasted his music on repeat.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
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Chelsea will host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in a repeat of the 2023-24 season’s final day in which the west London side won 6-0 at Old Trafford to clinch their fifth title.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Hints and the answers for today’s Quordle words are just ahead.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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One of those looking for answers is Austin resident Lisa Miller, whose daughters Eliza, 14, Genevieve, 12, and Birdie, 9, were attending Camp Mystic, perched beside the Guadalupe River in Hunt, when calamity struck on the Fourth of July.—
Janelle Griffith,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The luxury real estate development was designed to emulate the City of Lights, featuring its own Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and a 354-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Season 3 ended on a major cliffhanger: Both the original Nathan and his replica were captured by evil tech billionaires, and only one of them survived.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Witt appeared to have stolen second base, but the Mets challenged and replay review determined Witt came off the bag.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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For subscribers who are not able to join, a replay of the livestream will be available after the event.—
Reece Rogers,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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