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reiterations

noun

plural of reiteration
as in repetitions
the act of saying or doing over again there's no need for the reiteration of the rules, as I know them already

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Recent Examples of reiterations While the décor has evolved through several reiterations over the decades, alternating between French country charm and Provençal elegance, the restaurant’s welcoming spirit remains status quo. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reiterations
  1. repetitions
  2. repeats
Noun
  • The story’s language is incantatory, with repetitions that echo the passing scenery.
    — Anna Mebel, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2026
  • When 20 repetitions feel easy, switch to a band with greater resistance.
    — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of repetitions
Noun
  • The soliloquy, roughly thirty seconds long, repeats on a loop.
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In recent years, however, between the endless paid-for invites and choreographed step and repeats, going out can feel like clocking into another job.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of repeats

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“Reiterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reiterations. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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