reproduce

verb

ˌrē-prə-ˈdüs How to pronounce reproduce (audio)
Definition of reproducenext
1
as in to propagate
to bring forth offspring mice reproduce at a much faster rate than humans do

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2
as in to replicate
to make an exact likeness of you'll have to reproduce that design on every tile in the bathroom

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3
as in to remember
to bring back to mind I can almost reproduce the information in my head, but not quite

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Recent Examples of reproduce Feral hogs reproduce quickly, have few natural predators and have dramatically expanded their range. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 But language can reproduce the description of a mental state without establishing the existence of that mental state. — Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Stratton said reproducing that level of craftsmanship today would be prohibitively expensive. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The AmeraLabs Town test print was equally impressive, reproducing tiny text, sharp corners, window openings, and fine surface detail with exceptional clarity. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reproduce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reproduce
  1. propagate
  2. replicate
  3. remember
  4. multiply
  5. copy
  6. recall
  7. breed
  8. render
Verb
  • Autumn joy stonecrop propagates readily indoors or outdoors, both from stem cuttings and from leaf cuttings placed on the soil surface.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than propagating vertically toward the electrodes, the dendrites spread horizontally inside the electrolyte.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of propagate
Verb
  • They are not intended to represent normal use and should not be attempted or replicated.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Russia’s attempt to replicate SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network seems to be moving as slowly as the front lines in eastern Ukraine.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of replicate
Verb
  • An all-rounder with a heart of gold, Dolly will also be remembered for her philanthropy, her acting roles, her business acumen and her support of good causes.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Sarajevans still remember his commands to the Serb gunmen pounding the Bosnian capital in early 1992.
    — Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of remember
Verb
  • Every leadership promotion effectively multiplies that person’s behavior across the organization.
    — Forbes Business Council, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The mirrors multiplied the objects—and the viewer—seemingly without end.
    — Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of multiply
Verb
  • It's got plenty of helpful features, such as automatic two-sided printing as well as copy and scan capabilities.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The art establishment often drew on, if not directly copied, Kusama’s work.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of copy
Verb
  • Those songs and more were performed during his set by an ace band that included two drummers, whose polyrhythmic beat recalled the Burundi-like drumming of Ant’s 1980 masterpiece Kings of the Wild Frontier.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Cole recalled how, at the close of those early shows, the drawings were removed from their frames and returned to Auckland, to be put back in their cupboards.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of recall
Verb
  • Ocean-going seabirds feed at sea, return to the cliffs to breed, their guano transporting marine nutrients onto land and fertilizing the ground below.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Love emphasized that a week of partying and art viewing on the playa can breed ferocity.
    — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of breed
Verb
  • Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.
    — Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The class also requires students to design, analyze and render complex 2D and 3D graphics, modeling, texturing, lighting and animation across multiple styles of video games.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of render

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“Reproduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reproduce. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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