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as in propagating
to bring forth offspring
mice reproduce at a much faster rate than humans do
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as in copying
to make an exact likeness of
you'll have to reproduce that design on every tile in the bathroom
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as in remembering
to bring back to mind
I can almost reproduce the information in my head, but not quite
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Recent Examples of reproducing
Five years later teams around the world are reproducing that approach at a fraction of the cost.
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
The toucans are building stable, reproducing populations within urban spaces — using city green areas as reliable sources of food and shelter.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Apple's transparency is also good at reproducing high frequencies, which can be difficult even for expensive headphones.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Rather than reproducing Monroe’s public mythology, Oates invents a fictional interior life for Norma Jeane Baker, exploring the psychological cost of becoming a cultural icon.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
After his death in 1993, the hippos escaped captivity and began reproducing in the wild.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Being able to recognize and treat individuals differently can improve their chances of surviving and successfully reproducing.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Claire has no interest in reproducing that model.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
As guests left, we were handed boxes of produce used in the lunch served, including parsnips for reproducing blogger Christina Conte’s unique savory parsnip scones.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
The toucans are building stable, reproducing populations within urban spaces — using city green areas as reliable sources of food and shelter.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Apple's transparency is also good at reproducing high frequencies, which can be difficult even for expensive headphones.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Rather than reproducing Monroe’s public mythology, Oates invents a fictional interior life for Norma Jeane Baker, exploring the psychological cost of becoming a cultural icon.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
After his death in 1993, the hippos escaped captivity and began reproducing in the wild.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Being able to recognize and treat individuals differently can improve their chances of surviving and successfully reproducing.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Claire has no interest in reproducing that model.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
As guests left, we were handed boxes of produce used in the lunch served, including parsnips for reproducing blogger Christina Conte’s unique savory parsnip scones.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reproducing
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Avoid propagating plants that are actively flowering.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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That means that winemakers across what is now France must have switched from domesticating wild grapes to propagating them directly—that is, cloning grapevines by taking cuttings of the plants to start new groves.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
24 Mar. 2026
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An aspiring author had sent Hoover their manuscript, also copying a fraudulent email impersonating Hoover on the email chain.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Ding has become known for his understated reactions and his small wave during introductions, which fans have begun copying at home.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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And, over the weekend, that community showed up in the simplest way possible — side by side in a gym, grinding through a workout, and remembering the ones who didn’t make it home.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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And now, the people who stood alongside him are left to carry that work forward, while remembering the man who spent his life on the front lines of it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dealerships are multiplying amidst promises of economic prosperity in a country where the vehicle fleet has become increasingly outdated due to the economic crisis.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cleaning units Cleaning units are a measurement of the efficacy of a pressure washer and are a result of multiplying the PSI by the GPM.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of taking on the task of replicating Michael's legendary voice and performing skills, Jaafar practiced for hours on end to sing as Michael.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fusion – replicating the power of the sun – has made major advances over the past few years.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Blue Oval is recalling over 140,000 vehicles according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Brewers made a series of moves prior to the game, recalling first baseman/outfielder Tyler Black and left-hander Shane Drohan from Triple-A Nashville.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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During the Spanish Civil War, when reliable food sources for families and orphanages were scarce, farms in Asturias, Madrid and Valencia raised around 300 breeding female Spanish giant rabbits to help feed those in need.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Because if your yard is breeding mosquitoes, those fixes don’t stand a chance.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Officers arrived to find three vehicles involved — each with a single driver — and began rendering aid alongside firefighters and paramedics, per the release.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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In a position such as lieutenant governor, where much of the office’s duties involve being only one of multi-member boards, radical positions tend to be largely drowned out by the majority, rendering the office even less effective.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Reproducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reproducing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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