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
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A fully operational digital twin provides a replication of a system or asset that can be accessed from anywhere at any time.
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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
Modular Achieves Flexibility and Sustainability Whidbey Puzzle Prefab is approaching modular construction in a similar way—focusing on the replication.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
But in elephants the p53 protein takes on dozens of different molecular shapes, avoiding inactivation by MDM2, and stopping the replication of so many more cancerous cells.
—New Atlas, 20 May 2025
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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
Modular Achieves Flexibility and Sustainability Whidbey Puzzle Prefab is approaching modular construction in a similar way—focusing on the replication.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
But in elephants the p53 protein takes on dozens of different molecular shapes, avoiding inactivation by MDM2, and stopping the replication of so many more cancerous cells.
—New Atlas, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
Noun
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Ross noted that the exhibit includes murals with life-size reproductions of figures that were originally painted smaller.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The 13-inch OLED touch screen is stunning, with fantastic color reproduction and crisp visuals.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Share learnings with the team to build trust and prevent repetition.—
Gisela Carere,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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These lessons are essential not only for historical literacy but also for understanding and preventing the repetition of past mistakes.—
Jane Tanaka,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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And many people who study emergency response agree that, to some degree, the agency needs reform.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Texas officials have also pledged to analyze the emergency response and make changes as needed.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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American Heart Debuts at No. 1 Luminate reports that in its first seven days of availability in the country, American Heart sold 30,000 copies.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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His 1806 map does not have street names, but a copy kept with the Library of Congress shows numerical markings below all but one of the streets running perpendicular to the Ohio River.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2025
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The coleslaw and barbecue sauce make this is a recipe to make on repeat all year long.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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This innovation fosters customer loyalty and provides the brand with a high percentage of repeat orders.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The famed Pacific Crest Trail (the West Coast's grueling, 2,653-mile-long answer to the Appalachian Trail) also passes nearby on its way up to the Canadian border.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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Cultural practice has the answer for everything and surfing is a metaphor for life.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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One of Tim Harmon’s proudest achievements, his son Avi Harmon said, was the creation of the Statue of Liberty Museum, home to more than 600 replicas of Lady Liberty in all sizes.—
Samanta Habashy,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
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There are replicas of her most beloved pots and utensils, handwritten and typed letters, and other ephemera.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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He was waved home by third base coach Tim Leiper and was called safe before the call was overturned on replay review, ending the inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Adell was initially called out trying to advance but the Angels challenged and the call was overturned following a replay review.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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