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as in copies
something that is made to look exactly like something else
that old-looking colonial mansion is actually a 20th-century reduplication of the original, which was destroyed many years ago
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as in repeats
the act of saying or doing over again
ever since I was forced to do a reduplication of a day's work, I've been more conscientious about hitting my computer's "save" button
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The books have sold more than 100 million copies combined worldwide.—
Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
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Queens Technical High School spends about $1,000 each semester on 1,600 color copies of The Technical Truth.—
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In May 2022, site inspectors found 27 violations, 10 of them repeats of previous violations.—
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As the cast and crew enjoys some time off for the holidays, fans can catch up on season 51 as the legendary NBC sketch show airs repeats of earlier episodes before returning in the new year.—
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Canvases by Norwegian painter Tyra Tingleff incorporated reproductions of the infamous photos of a nude Le Corbusier, brush in hand.—
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Starting January 1, all LV boutiques worldwide will display reproductions of the original monogram patent and the historic wooden monogram stamp in their windows.—
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Over time, increase the repetitions using light weights, then gradually progress to heavier loads, Forsyth recommended.—
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Doing the same weight for the same number of repetitions in the long term won’t help with longevity.—
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For the semiquincentennial celebrations, there will be replicas displayed across Philadelphia and around the state.—
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The ascent takes about an hour, and venders along the way sell religious images and replicas of the cross, as well as roasted corn and Inca Kola.—
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Peacock – The streaming service has exclusive rights to most EPL matches every week and also offers replays.—
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Cardell Williams hit Jordan Williams with an 18-yard pass to the Vandals 2-yard line with 12 seconds to play, and despite replays and still photos that showed that the receiver landed out of bounds, the call was upheld by the officiating crew.—
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“Reduplications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduplications. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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