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Definition of repeatnext
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as in to recite
to give from memory repeated correctly all the verses she had memorized

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as in to echo
to say after another now repeat the oath after me

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as in to replicate
to make or do again try not to repeat your mistakes

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repeat

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noun

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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repeat

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adjective

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Recent Examples of repeat
Verb
This single-product-line architecture reduces setup changeover time and allows process engineers to optimize fixturing, weld sequencing, and quality inspection around a single repeating geometry—a standard lean-manufacturing approach when volume and schedule pressure justify the capital allocation. Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026 In any connection, clarify who does what next, then repeat the agreement. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Noun
Don’t want a repeat of Cerebras . Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 June 2026 Today, Montage Laguna Beach remains one of Southern California’s definitive seaside resorts, known for its stunning views, excellent service, and loyal repeat guests. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Adjective
There are clearly repeat guests—business travelers from the looks of their newspapers and tablets—who know the staff. 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 See All Example Sentences for repeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeat
Verb
  • After attending the company’s annual associates and shareholders meeting, KeyBanc analyst Bradley Thomas reiterated a buy rating on Walmart with a price target of $145.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 14 June 2026
  • Despite the grim cliffhanger, hope remains, Bradway reiterates.
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Before the march set off for the Rose Garden near the Knesset, Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum recited the Traveler’s Prayer, praying for the marchers’ safety and alluding to Banki’s death nearly 11 years before.
    Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
  • Celebrity couples such as Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, George and Amal Clooney and Hailey and Justin Bieber all recited their vows in multiple ceremonies when they got hitched.
    Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Kim predicted that Japanese live-action productions and Thai content are poised for broader international success, while Zameczkowski echoed the growing global appeal of Japanese IP.
    Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
  • Slaloming through the gears is a symphony for the senses, especially when the windows are down and the titanium exhaust notes are echoing off the canyon walls.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • The researchers explored how to grow grass in indoor stadiums that lack plant-sustaining sunlight, collecting data in a shade structure FIFA constructed at the University of Tennessee to replicate conditions of a domed stadium.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Those raw emotions and moments of shared experience, which can be so hard to find in a fractured society, will be replicated all over the world in the coming weeks, bring families, communities and entire nations together, uniting them in hope, joy and, of course, despair.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Its beauty lies in repetition, in comfort and in the quiet rituals of everyday life.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
  • No matter how often Democrats and race idolaters insist that white supremacy remains America's defining force, repetition does not transform an assertion into reality.
    Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • Similarly, securing funding for marine conservation remains a persistent challenge.
    Ana K. Spalding, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
  • Class 1 and Class 2 drones have emerged as some of the most persistent threats on contemporary battlefields.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Galeotti explains that in a weaponized world, there is permanent chaos and constant battles, something that chimes with what is unfolding at the World Cup.
    Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • His preferred pastime is chess, which chimes with one of the more insightful descriptions of his character, offered by Kompany in January 2025.
    New York Times, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The takeaway is that workers shouldn’t focus exclusively on memorizing today’s hottest job titles.
    ByBryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • The other half is King’s reaction, memorized by fans who grew up in the hopefulness of the Rose years.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026

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“Repeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeat. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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