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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
Iqbal Akhtar,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Rest, review, and notice what keeps repeating in your mind.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
Thirty-six-year-old Hubble, which received repeat servicing by spacewalking astronauts during the shuttle era, could follow in 2028 with a life-extending Katalyst boost.
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Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
Florida’s guards caught up to their big men, giving rise to the possibility of a repeat national champion.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Civic engagement The third contribution is quieter and repeated millions of times a year.
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Iqbal Akhtar,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Rest, review, and notice what keeps repeating in your mind.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Noun
Fifty-five women were vying to win this preliminary to Miss America, with many being repeat competitors.
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Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
Thirty-six-year-old Hubble, which received repeat servicing by spacewalking astronauts during the shuttle era, could follow in 2028 with a life-extending Katalyst boost.
—
Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Adjective
There are clearly repeat guests—business travelers from the looks of their newspapers and tablets—who know the staff.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
Florida’s guards caught up to their big men, giving rise to the possibility of a repeat national champion.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeat
Verb
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has reiterated the need to boost non-fossil energy expansion and to build a new energy system, while encouraging innovation and quicker reforms, the research organization said.
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There is plenty of work to be done before the expansion could happen, but the NCDOT reiterated that the final decision isn’t up to a private developer.
Verb
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The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.
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Those attending should come to attention, salute, recite the Pledge of Allegiance or pause for a moment of silent reflection.
Verb
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When the final whistle blew, applause echoed from both sides.
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Critics say the test rewards the smallest slice of the problem while ignoring Scope 3, the 80% to 95% of a producer's emissions that come from burning its fuel, and note the criteria echo the oil industry's own lobbying.
Verb
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Yet many could still replicate portions of its economic evolution by broadening participation, encouraging private enterprise, welcoming additional foreign investors, and leveraging competition among outside powers to secure more favorable outcomes.
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After some more tweaking and optimizing, the cell started growing and replicating its DNA.
Noun
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For each exercise, aim for two to three sets of 8-12 repetitions, two to three times per week on non-consecutive days.
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If the change introduces a new logic or compliance requirement, expect a longer runway, repetition and coaching in the flow of work.
Adjective
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In his inital letter, Lehmkuhl agreed that there is an urgent need to clear debris and address the persistent odor of millions of pounds of rotting food at the site.
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Though effective medication exists, the issue is persistent in areas with a lack of easy access to testing, treatment and clean water so people don't rely on local bodies of water for drinking and bathing.
Verb
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Sunlight chimed off Rubber Hand’s hatchet blade.
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So far, in 2026, luxury experiences continue to outperform personal luxury goods for consumer sentiment by 150%, per Bain data, chiming with a broader departure from ownership to experiences.
Verb
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Knowing the show is a heavy lift, Ross came into rehearsals with the script already memorized.
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Working across cultures isn't about memorizing cultural facts or avoiding mistakes.
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“Repeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeat. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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