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replicate

[rep-li-kit, rep-li-keyt] / ˈrɛp lɪ kɪt, ˈrɛp lɪˌkeɪt /
VERB
copy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clone depict duplicate imitate mirror reflect repeat reproduce simulate
STRONG
Photostat Xerox cartoon counterfeit delineate ditto draw dupe engrave engross fake forge limn manifold mimeo mold paint paraphrase photocopy picture plagiarize portray reduplicate represent rewrite sculpture sketch trace transcribe
WEAK
carbon knock off stat

Example Sentences

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They have spent this campaign trying to replicate what they did last season and, in recent weeks, there have been signs they are starting to do just that.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“The role is ill-defined by design,” said Kanekar, whose advisory business has seen a surge of interest from organizations looking to replicate the Palantir model over the past six months.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

They brought an identity that no one seemed to be able to replicate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Hollywood is hoping that Comcast-owned Universal Pictures’ The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opening today can replicate the box office success of the 2023 Super Mario movie.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

When reciting its texts, one raised and lowered one’s voice to replicate the natural pauses provided by commas and periods, stopping for emphasis or to take on a questioning tone.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros