reproduces

verb

present tense third-person singular of reproduce
1
as in propagates
to bring forth offspring mice reproduce at a much faster rate than humans do

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2
as in replicates
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 remembers
to bring back to mind I can almost reproduce the information in my head, but not quite

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Recent Examples of reproduces That may sound scary, but adding AI to a broken organization only reproduces the same problems in a faster, more bloated and more expensive form. — Panos Siozos, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Naked mole rat colonies have a hierarchy that loosely aligns with body size, where only the largest females have a shot at becoming queen—and only the queen reproduces. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026 Balsam Hill achieves the life-like branches using its signature True Needle technology that reproduces the texture and shade variation found on natural trees. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 The jumping cholla is a cactus that reproduces via the spread of clones. — Philip Anderson, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 Unlike conventional gaming headsets that primarily separate audio into left and right channels, Spherephones reproduces sound from above, below, behind, and in front of the user. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 Star of Bethlehem reproduces through underground bulbs and bulblets. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 The test consisted of a 7-MW grid simulator that replicates disturbances and voltage ride-through events, and a 20-MW load simulator that reproduces real-world demand dynamics such as those created by an AI data center. — IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026 This includes the importance of gestures such as going to retrieve from the family casket a pin that reproduces the British and American flags together, as well as those that actually fly on the streets of Washington. — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reproduces
  1. propagates
  2. replicates
  3. remembers
  4. multiplies
  5. copies
  6. recalls
  7. breeds
  8. renders
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  • The policy semantics and how a mandate propagates once delegation turns multi-hop, machine-initiated and cross-organizational remain implementation problems.
    — Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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  • The bio-spandex replicates the elasticity and durability levels of conventional petrochemical products.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In Desert Sands, May-Vollmar said unlimited Wi-Fi in the classroom replicates the real world for students.
    — Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of replicates
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  • Yamanaka remembers growing up as one of the few Japanese people among her peers.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Recording engineer Roark Bailey remembers how quickly an idea could move from a passing thought to the actual song.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of remembers
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  • Every leadership promotion effectively multiplies that person’s behavior across the organization.
    — Forbes Business Council, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Adding the Power Play option multiplies any prizes a Powerball ticket wins except for the jackpot.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • Still, those details deserve more attention when a new site also copies campaign branding or asks for money.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
  • This rapid method copies the parasite’s genetic material until there’s enough to detect, rather than trying to grow the organism.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of copies
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  • As her wedding quickly approached, Natalie recalls being excited but also emotional at wearing the dress in front of her grandmother.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The impact of food recalls The FDA issued 26 food recall notices in August, and 94% of Americans say the frequency of recalls concerns them.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of recalls
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  • Nor can it be secured through repression, which amplifies alienation, fuels anger, and breeds broader resentment toward the Pakistani state.
    — Aqil Shah, Time, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Mandating attendance without a clear, compelling reason breeds resentment.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of breeds
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  • The move renders the original indictment that had been the subject of grand jury issues legally obsolete — though the judge could still opt to dig into any alleged wrongdoing.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The protagonist’s righteous mission leads him to some grim, intense situations, which Park renders with kinetic style, most notably in its iconic hammer sequence.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of renders

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“Reproduces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reproduces. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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