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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 In addition to the waste from duplication, the DA has noted that the new unit could threaten complex cases involving coordination with the state attorney general and end up prematurely settling cases that are part of larger investigations. —
Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Officials say this move will streamline coordination and reduce duplication across the three countries. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026 Industry leaders from organizations such as IDH and GG International Manufacturing contributed to the findings and the organization noted that reducing duplication allows factories to shift their focus from paperwork to performance. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026 The General Assembly that year established the Program Review Process Advisory Council, which went into effect in July 2024, to help assess the review process for new higher education programs and prevent duplication of programs. —William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duplication
Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Officials say this move will streamline coordination and reduce duplication across the three countries. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026 Industry leaders from organizations such as IDH and GG International Manufacturing contributed to the findings and the organization noted that reducing duplication allows factories to shift their focus from paperwork to performance. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026 The General Assembly that year established the Program Review Process Advisory Council, which went into effect in July 2024, to help assess the review process for new higher education programs and prevent duplication of programs. —William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duplication
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There are also other artists, like Patricia Frischer, who has been doing a series of images about the #MeToo movement and women’s rights, which are also under attack at the moment.— Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
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In conflict, online images and videos have become essential to countering misinformation and propaganda.— Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
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Your itinerary, your accommodation and your plans are wrapped up in those booking details, and now someone else may have a copy.— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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In a note to the 2009 Moonwalk edition, co-editor Shaye Areheart said Jackson almost canceled the project after reviewing a copy.— Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
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Pacheco emphasized that repetition and exposure are key to building confidence and connections.— Alyssa Ferro-Lloret, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Second-year quarterback Will Howard was expected to take a majority of the first-team repetitions with the offense during the camp that runs until Wednesday.— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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How my grandmother knew from childhood that love and loss were twins in life.— Jesmyn Ward, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
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King Frederik and Queen Mary's children are all close to each other in age, and the palace's official portraits from the twins' confirmation ceremony included two cute photos of the siblings goofing off.— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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For classics that lack CAD designs, the cars can be scanned to make computer models for reproduction.— Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
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The Uncertainty Factor for the Grizzly Bear Cubs FWP researcher Cecily Costello noted that the timing of the birth aligns with typical grizzly reproduction patterns, as females generally have their first cubs between ages five and six.— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal farmer’s market specials rotate weekly, highlighting fresh produce and bright flavors that keep the menu feeling new even for repeat visitors.— USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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This was a third repeat violation.— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Of the more than 100 habeas petitions that have already been closed this year, a federal judge rejected only one, The Post found, while a few dozen more were duplicates or were dismissed voluntarily.— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
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The Union-Tribune is excluding from its analysis ICE records of arrests that are likely to be duplicates.— Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Under guidance issued by the state, replica firearms are not considered deadly weapons.— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
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Once inside, at least three graffiti writers whose names were blasted on the replica pointed it out proudly, even gave out stickers to take home.— Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/duplication. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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