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cloning Synonyms

Another word for cloning

Choosing another word for cloning depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The biological or laboratory process of producing genetically identical copies of a cell, tissue, DNA sequence, or complete organism.

Usage Example

"Advances in molecular replication have enabled researchers to study individual genes in detail."

Strong
replication
duplication

• verb (Context 2)

To propagate or produce a genetically identical copy of an organism, cell, or DNA segment asexually (present participle of clone).

Usage Example

"Scientists are replicating specific plant varieties that show high resistance to drought."

Strong
replicating
duplicating
propagating

• noun (Context 3)

The act of making an exact functional copy of a computer disk, software system, or electronic device's identity.

Usage Example

"Disk duplication allows IT administrators to deploy identical operating system configurations across hundreds of workstations."

Strong
duplication
copying
mirroring

• verb (Context 4)

To make an exact copy of a digital storage drive, software repository, or electronic device (present participle of clone).

Usage Example

"The technician is duplicating the old hard drive onto a new solid-state drive to preserve all user files."

Strong
duplicating
copying
replicating

• Nearby Words

clompy
clone
cloner
cloning
clonk
clonky
clonothrix

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cloning. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cloning
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