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reproduction

[ree-pruh-duhk-shuhn] / ˌri prəˈdʌk ʃən /
NOUN
something duplicated; duplication
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breeding copy facsimile imitation photocopy photograph picture print propagation recreation replica replication
STRONG
Photostat Xerox carbon clone ditto dupe fake flimsy generation increase look-alike mimeo mimeograph multiplication offprint pic portrayal procreation proliferation reduplication reenactment renewal reprinting revival transcription twin
WEAK
carbon copy chip off old block mirror image repro stat
Antonyms
STRONGEST
original
STRONG
decrease destruction subtraction

Example Sentences

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"The occurrence of juvenile specimens raises the question whether active reproduction may be occurring in the region."

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

Long term studies help scientists understand how past exploitation continues to influence population structure, competition, and reproduction.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

According to the international scientific body, the Northeast Atlantic mackerel population has fallen into a danger zone where its reproduction is no longer guaranteed.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Discovery, Paramount and Disney have all sent individual cease and desist letters, detailing the unauthorized reproduction of each of the studios’ copyrighted intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

It may well be that some of the findings about diminished reproduction are also linked with interference with biological oxidation, and consequent depletion of the all-important storage batteries of ATP.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.