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as in to reiterate
to say or state again
I repeated the address over and over until I had it memorized
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as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
if we don't want a repeat of last year's disastrous celebration, we had better do some more planning
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as in persistent
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Recent Examples of repeat
Ian Pannell, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Mesidor asked, repeating a reporter’s question.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The company has reported steady annual growth and a high rate of repeat business, suggesting both operational capacity and client retention.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Demands for results Commissioners Elba Garcia and John Wiley Price questioned how repeat homeless bookings at the jail have persisted after such deep investments in homeless programs, including $2.5 million the county allocated to Housing Forward last year.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Speculation about the new supreme leader There has been repeated speculation about Mojtaba Khamenei's health after he was badly injured in the bombing at the start of the war.
—Ian Pannell, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Mesidor asked, repeating a reporter’s question.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Advisory votes, while not binding, send a strong message and often push boards to engage with shareholders to avoid a repeat.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The company has reported steady annual growth and a high rate of repeat business, suggesting both operational capacity and client retention.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Baltimore recorded a sharp drop in homicides in 2025, continuing a multi-year decline that city prosecutors say is the result of tough on crime policing of repeat violent offenders.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Demands for results Commissioners Elba Garcia and John Wiley Price questioned how repeat homeless bookings at the jail have persisted after such deep investments in homeless programs, including $2.5 million the county allocated to Housing Forward last year.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeat
Verb
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Burke’s attorney, Blair Berk, entered the pleas on the singer’s behalf and reiterated his claim of innocence.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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Carmody went on to praise Kitsilis and reiterated the strength of their relationship.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Instead, Becerra recited his resume with the vigor of someone rattling off his LinkedIn page.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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No child is made to recite the Commandments, believe them, or affirm their divine origin.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Although United want to add two midfielders, doing both at a price point in the £70m-plus region — echoing their three big signings last summer — might be beyond their finances this time round, given the further squad strengthening required.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cowboys legend Michael Irvin echoed similar sentiments.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This provided a comfort blanket and a lead that Chelsea and Liverpool, unable to shift the glare of scrutiny away from themselves, couldn’t replicate.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of taking on the task of replicating Michael's legendary voice and performing skills, Jaafar practiced for hours on end to sing as Michael.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pacheco emphasized that repetition and exposure are key to building confidence and connections.—
Alyssa Ferro-Lloret,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Second-year quarterback Will Howard was expected to take a majority of the first-team repetitions with the offense during the camp that runs until Wednesday.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Five bookings meant he was suspended for a 0-0 draw at home to Sunderland in December, while a persistent knee issue ruled him out of a 1-0 home defeat by Arsenal in March.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite persistent economic headwinds and ongoing global conflicts affecting trade and transportation, the mood among exhibitors and attendees at Kingpins Amsterdam last week was notably more optimistic than at the previous two editions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The robot will chime when the process is done.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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An alarm that chimes instead of buzzes.—
Stephen Watson,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Think of it as the difference between a player who memorized every play in the book and one who reads the game in real time.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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On the drive there, Losada said they were forced to memorize the PIKE creed.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Repeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeat. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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