as in repeat
the act of saying or doing over again
this conversation feels like a replay of the last time we hashed over the subject
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Recent Examples of replay
As viewers become more accustomed to replays, Owl sees opportunities for its technology to increase viewer engagement.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Frankly, the more impressive part of that replay is the absolute NUTS on the third base coach to send the runner home on that pop-up.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Before kickoffs at this World Cup, the television broadcast has shown who is on the VAR team for the match by cutting to a remote studio where three officials stand and sit awkwardly in front of their replay monitors.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
There are those who hate offside review and thought this was another example of a nitpicky replay taking a perfectly valid goal off the board.
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Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Frankly, the more impressive part of that replay is the absolute NUTS on the third base coach to send the runner home on that pop-up.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Before kickoffs at this World Cup, the television broadcast has shown who is on the VAR team for the match by cutting to a remote studio where three officials stand and sit awkwardly in front of their replay monitors.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
There are those who hate offside review and thought this was another example of a nitpicky replay taking a perfectly valid goal off the board.
—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replay
Noun
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This would avoid a repeat of the Champions League final in May, which saw Paris Saint-Germain win both coin tosses to decide the end they were taken from and their order.
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But the modern operator also needs better data, better attribution, and better tools to see which guests drive revenue, influence, repeat visits, and reputation.
Noun
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Complete 10–15 repetitions per leg.
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Despite decades of repetition, eating more carrots will not give you night vision.
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“Replay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replay. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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