reproduce
verb (used with object)
to make a copy, representation, duplicate, or close imitation of.
reproducing
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present participleof reproduce.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“That’s edging past ‘inspired by’ into reproducing the copyrighted song, even when the words are swapped out,” they wrote.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
It’s hardly news that humans aren’t reproducing at the same rate they once did.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
"Selective pressure is much lower at advanced ages, particularly in rotifers which are really geared to do most of their living and reproducing very young," she said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
By uncovering this natural "mix and match" system and reproducing its underlying principles in the laboratory, the researchers have established a new strategy for designing future cancer therapies.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
That is especially true at high altitudes in the Andes, where genetically European women have physiological difficulties even in reproducing, and where native Andean crops still offer the most suitable basis for food production.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
