1
as in to reiterate
to say or state again
I repeated the address over and over until I had it memorized
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in persistent
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of repeat
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
In 2014, the shock of the Maracanã Smash seemed to repeat itself, when Brazil lost a semifinal to Germany, 7–1—on Brazilian turf, no less.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
The one that has had me as a repeat customer is Sawa Mediterranean Restaurant and Buffet in South Denver.
—Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
All are repeat nominees from last year, except Top, who replaces Jelly Roll.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for repeat
Verb
There’s no need to hunt through menus or remember how to set repeating events.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
In 2014, the shock of the Maracanã Smash seemed to repeat itself, when Brazil lost a semifinal to Germany, 7–1—on Brazilian turf, no less.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
Seasoned shrimp served atop herbed rice is an easy, low-effort yet filling dinner shrimp lovers will want to eat on repeat.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
The one that has had me as a repeat customer is Sawa Mediterranean Restaurant and Buffet in South Denver.
—Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Tierney blasted the parole system's handling of repeat violent offenders.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
All are repeat nominees from last year, except Top, who replaces Jelly Roll.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for repeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeat
Verb
-
The event saw several European leaders and policymakers reiterate the need for greater defense spending to accelerate the continent's strategic autonomy, with discussions of a common nuclear shield.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
-
The Cowboys have also reiterated that the loss of Jourdan Lewis stung them this season.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The prosecutor recites the official version of each case and asks the suspect for his or her version of events.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Some recited the rosary in Spanish, while others talked quietly among themselves.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
That 2024 moment echoed through Wednesday’s hearing.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Public speakers echoed those concerns, questioning the district’s transparency and warning that additional reductions would further strain school communities.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
His audience perhaps would prefer to replicate Ukraine’s energy and resolve, rather than Hungary’s.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
-
These prices may seem astronomical, but these whiskeys are extremely rare, only to be produced one time and then never to be replicated ever again, which is why some people are willing to pay a premium to get their hands on one.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
These four novels create a convincing, wrenching, kaleidoscopic picture of the range and repetitions of the most fatal kind of love; the sort of love that allows nothing else to grow around it, that eradicates all dignity; a love which, in order to be completed, must be told.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Power that relies on repetition collapses when the pattern is named.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Students continue to struggle with foundational skills like reading and math, with persistent rates of underperformance even years after disruptive events such as the pandemic.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
-
By Michael Sasso | Bloomberg US homebuilders’ confidence slipped again this month, bogged down by persistent worries over affordability and high construction costs.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The strategy is to take Laporte’s original vision and extrude from that what is contemporary and chimes with today’s younger generations.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Until now, with the dark electronica of the original pairing perfectly with Def Leppard’s chiming guitars and a flurry of white lights added to the vibe.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Ruby memorized them while dealing with a family tragedy.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
-
No plays to memorize, no rotations to execute.—
D’Joumbarey A. Moreau,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Repeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeat. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
