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 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 The smart glasses come equipped with a proprietary liquid-crystal-on-silicon display that reproduces 16 million colors and offers a 51° field of view. — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 18 June 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 An editor is not just someone who mechanically reproduces a number of steps. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 The nuance and presence that the Nova Elite's carbon fiber reproduces across the full frequency range are noticeably better than those of the Nova Pro Wireless, which already sounds great. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026 The installation reproduces local KGB archives on Stalin and facsimiles of historical artifacts of the 1960s placed around an AR reconstruction of Buddha in Nirvana, a forty-three-foot-long, 1,600-year-old clay statue of a reclining Buddha excavated in Tajikistan in the late ’60s. — Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reproduces
  1. propagates
  2. replicates
  3. remembers
  4. multiplies
  5. copies
  6. recalls
  7. breeds
  8. renders
Verb
  • But, especially when an impactor is big, most of it propagates into the mantle below.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
  • Elbanna explained that an earthquake that propagates through the Cajon Pass could result in more damage than one that stops.
    — Velvet Wu July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of propagates
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  • The river guides become the architects of a system that replicates their judgment at scale.
    — Jack O'Hara, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Named the SpiderCam, the prototype from Northwestern University replicates the manner in which the spiders' eyes allow the creatures to gauge distances before making a surprise sideways jump at some unsuspecting victim minding its own business.
    — Shirl Leigh June 19, New Atlas, 19 June 2026
Definition of replicates
Verb
  • Bazzana remembers watching Mike Trout win one of his two All-Star Game MVP honors.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Sutton hopes the country remembers that supporting those who protect their communities shouldn't end when the headlines do.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of remembers
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  • And then there are certain moments, when a particular issue multiplies the power of certain allies.
    — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
  • Seek roles in the ascending 30%—organizations centered on genuine customer value, where AI multiplies human potential.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of multiplies
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  • The technology copies tone, speech patterns, and accents closely enough that many people can't tell the difference between a real voice and a fake one.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
  • The logic behind the format essentially copies what Spotify has done with podcasts, which is shorter listens leading to longer-form engagement over time.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Definition of copies
Verb
  • Call your bank immediately, ask for the department that handles wire recalls, and tell them to try to reverse the transaction.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • Jam recalls that while Michael wasn’t present when Janet’s other brothers gathered for a first listen of the album, its influence eventually reached him in profound ways.
    — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of recalls
Verb
  • Wet clothing doesn’t cause UTIs, but staying in wet clothing, which breeds more moisture and bacteria, does.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • When a leader isn't accountable to the process, the word becomes a do-as-I-say cliché that breeds resentment instead of results.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of breeds
Verb
  • Modern life renders traditional digital detoxes impractical, as smartphones are essential for work, banking, and daily tasks.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Aside from the gorgeous photos of Clooney’s shiny hair, reviewers with all types of hair confirm the shampoo renders great results.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Definition of renders

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