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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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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
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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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The sight of affluent public figures — even Indiana Jones himself — grappling with the potential loss of their homes is a striking new image in the growing category of climate refugees.Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
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Click here for a free copy of a full Strategic Business Planning tool.George Bradt, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Within months the Vestron release had sold 1 million copies, making it at the time the biggest-selling home-video release ever.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Relationships need repetition and structure to grow.Serena Dai, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2025
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Rather, these freelancing skills are developed through repetition and practice, and through learning from and watching the habits of other freelancers who've made it to the pinnacles of their careers.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The stories of Jimmy, the twins, Charlie and Raisin aren’t without pathos.Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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This data can also be leveraged to create a digital twin that simulates physical assets of your warehouse.Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 10 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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In executing their arrest warrant—the first against a sitting South Korean President—law enforcement officials avoided a repeat of tense scenes from Jan. 3, when they were blocked from detaining Yoon for five-and-a-half hours by his security staff, before finally beating a chastening retreat.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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The 2-2 draw threw up plenty of their repeat problems from the past three months: a vulnerable high line, weaknesses defending crosses and issues conceding goals in flurries.Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 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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Counterfeit sneakers often feature near-perfect replicas, with counterfeiters even soliciting feedback to improve their products.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Dot Experience addresses this challenge by creating accessible, multisensory experiences, such as media pods and 3D replicas, throughout the museum.M. Leona Godin, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplication. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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