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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 images of Till’s mutilated corpse stayed in young Ali’s mind.Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 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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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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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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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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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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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 22 Jan. 2025.
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