1
as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
in adulthood he became sort of a living duplication of his late father
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2
as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
a duplication of an ancient Chinese vase for the mass market
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as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
let's avoid duplication of effort on this group project if we can
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Recent Examples of duplication
The research also revealed duplication of the AMY1 gene existed in the genomes of Neanderthals and Denisovans, an extinct hominin first discovered in 2010 about whom relatively little is known.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
Its safeguards are designed to prevent unauthorized duplication or distribution of digital media, potentially saving media companies in the United States over $100 billion annually.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Linking to the dashboard enhances engagement and streamlines operations by preventing unnecessary duplication and distractions.
—Dr. Grace Lee, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Several of these recommendations focused on preventing program duplication.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
Its safeguards are designed to prevent unauthorized duplication or distribution of digital media, potentially saving media companies in the United States over $100 billion annually.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Linking to the dashboard enhances engagement and streamlines operations by preventing unnecessary duplication and distractions.
—Dr. Grace Lee, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Several of these recommendations focused on preventing program duplication.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplication
Noun
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In particular, Leavitt would scrutinize images of the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds, and had identified 1,800 variable stars within them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Since leaving the White House, Mr. Trump has lent his name and image to dozens of products.—
Karen Yourish,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Those members of Congress would have to review the document under supervision from a Justice Department official and would not be able to keep a copy of the report, take notes or take photographs of its pages, government lawyers said.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The company provided me copies of the current edition for review.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Typically, Pilates exercises are performed in a sequence of three to five repetitions to build strength and improve flexibility.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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As Sabalenka found out in 2022, razing a service motion built up through a lifetime of repetitions is one of the most vulnerable things a tennis player can do.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
12 Jan. 2025
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Comments Nineties kids are kind of obsessed with twins.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer (Home Again), the film from Ketchup Entertainment follows Andy Goodrich (Keaton), whose life is upended when his wife and mother of their nine-year-old twins enters a 90-day rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the wild, cats faced the challenge of limited prey, which favored only the most skilled hunters for survival and reproduction.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Here, a reproduction of the article that ran in Women’s Wear Daily on July 20, 1956, including Dior’s thoughts on the WWD’s support of him and its succinct coverage of all things informing the fashion industry 365 days of the year.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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Will Super Heavy booster repeat midair landing maneuver? After burning through most of its fuel, the Super Heavy booster will then detach from the Starship spacecraft, which will ignite its own engines and begin soaring through space.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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Anna Leigh Waters takes a triple crown in a repeat of last year's domination, but two new winners on the men's side limit Ben Johns to just one Tour finals title.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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When one version of Mickey dies, a duplicate is created to replace him that retains most of his memories.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
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Fix those messy duplicates, prune the unused fields, and resolve to keep your data fit for purpose.—
Sarah Elk,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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The elaborate queue for the ride is set in a bank vault but the real highlight is right outside where there's a mini replica of Fremont Street in Sin City.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The highly accurate set comes with a replica of the stylish three-story house, every floor brimming with rooms and accessories inspired by key scenes from across the franchise, including Edward’s bedroom and the grand piano in the living room.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplication. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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