replicate

verb

ˈre-plə-ˌkāt How to pronounce replicate (audio)
Definition of replicatenext
1
as in to reproduce
to make an exact likeness of replicated the famous painting in our art class

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2
as in to repeat
to make or do again I can't replicate your results when I do the experiment myself

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Recent Examples of replicate Called AthenaZero, the robotic system was designed to replicate some of the mechanical properties that let humans perform rapid, forceful, and delicate movements. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Live orchestral recordings have been used to replicate the noise of a combustion engine; other sound effects include a finger on the rim of a crystal glass for the voice command response. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026 That hybrid origin — an attempt to replicate a child’s perspective while providing a conventional narrative foundation — might also be why Other Mommy doesn’t spend much time establishing the baseline reality of its world. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Efthymiou has also been trying to get a mouse-model study underway where the NCBRS genetic mutations are replicated in mice and studied. — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replicate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicate
  1. reproduce
  2. repeat
  3. copy
  4. renew
  5. render
  6. duplicate
  7. imitate
Verb
  • An algorithm trained on incomplete or unrepresentative data can reproduce inequities already present in healthcare, except now those decisions arrive wrapped in the appearance of objectivity.
    — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • These earliest plants evolved from water-living multicellular green algae—descendants of the cyanobacteria—and reproduced using spores.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of reproduce
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  • To create a full tiling, just repeat this process over and over again, ad infinitum.
    — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
  • This sort of puzzling connection between text and image is repeated throughout the exhibition.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of repeat
Verb
  • Eventually, as lesser talents copied the techniques without the wit, the novelty wore thin, giving modernist cuisine a bad name.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Together, the partners use electrical heat to copy operating conditions inside the planned NuSun micro fission system.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of copy
Verb
  • Organizers had been unable to renew their contract, and Stern suspected something was happening behind the scenes.
    — Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Although restaurant management did not respond to a request from The Sacramento Bee for comment, Kelly Rule, senior vice president of leasing for Pappas Investments told The Bee the restaurant chose not to renew its lease.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of renew
Verb
  • Two decades ago, Nvidia was largely known for manufacturing the GPUs that allowed computers to render 3D graphics on videogames.
    — Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Cress agreed with Sacramento County prosecutors, who argued Kaur did not get out of her sport utility vehicle to check on the unconscious Lopez after striking his motorcycle or attempt to render aid.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of render
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  • This split would duplicate work, stifle innovation and amplify geopolitical tensions.
    — Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Information was duplicated across five or six locations, sometimes appearing in slightly different configurations.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of duplicate
Verb
  • OpenAI denied intentionally imitating Johansson’s voice and later withdrew the feature.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Then-Princess Elizabeth struggled to pronounce her own name as a toddler, and her grandfather, King George V, reportedly imitated her pronunciation.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of imitate

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“Replicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicate. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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