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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But if Mythos leaks, another AI lab will likely replicate its capabilities, he noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Many Silicon Valley firms are trying to replicate Neo’s formula, but Partovi isn’t too worried about competition because of Neo’s network and reputation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

By tracking the fluorescence, they could quickly determine whether the virus continued to replicate.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

If anything lived in Peter Cardinal’s blood, it might begin to replicate in the monkey cells.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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