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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
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
The lack of confidence in the Broncos to repeat their success traces back to Bo Nix.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 June 2026
Carla Vecchiola,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Dakota Johnson wears patent leather black sneakers on repeat and Bella Hadid was seen in multiple pairs (both frequent a cool sneaker look).
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
26 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
With immigration, problems that feel devastatingly novel are often maddeningly old—repeated, recurring.
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E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
The lack of confidence in the Broncos to repeat their success traces back to Bo Nix.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 June 2026
Noun
The repeat tourist has played an important role in Detroit techno culture.
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Carla Vecchiola,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Dakota Johnson wears patent leather black sneakers on repeat and Bella Hadid was seen in multiple pairs (both frequent a cool sneaker look).
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
26 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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Trump reiterated that military action remains on the table if Iran does not comply with their agreement.
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Bernstein reiterates Micron as outperform Bernstein raised its price target on the stock to $1,300 per share from $510.
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Watching the hearing via Zoom from a prison holding room, Powell wiped his eyes and sighed heavily as Cribbs once again recited the facts of the case before Judge Rachelle Carnesale, explaining when Walton was fatally shot.
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The kids could still probably recite the whole of The Gruffalo.
Verb
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Trump kicked off the Great American State Fair celebration Wednesday, June 24, with a speech that echoed several of his most familiar refrains, from lowering gas prices and criticizing former President Joe Biden to touting his border policies.
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The Taiwanese security official echoed that sentiment.
Verb
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Use warm air and UV rays outside to naturally disinfect fabrics, make white clothes brighter, and get rid of musty odors, all while leaving behind a unique scent from fresh air that can’t be replicated in the dryer.
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Developed with leading academics and defense experts, including Sky News' Deborah Haynes, the series replicates high-level political decision-making pressure.
Noun
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Complete 10–15 repetitions per leg.
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Despite decades of repetition, eating more carrots will not give you night vision.
Adjective
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The launch includes five solution categories—Restaurant Assistant, Packer, Picker, Folder, and Host—targeting persistent labor shortages in sectors such as industrial operations, logistics, healthcare, food services, lodging, and experiential venues.
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Why is this padding so persistent?
Verb
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When activated, the speakers chime twice every second, with more sustained notes than those from traditional railroad crossing signals.
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Various limited editions followed, marking a new era of mechanical watches and highly complicated timepieces, including chiming watches, which Stern was a true fan of.
Verb
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OpenClaw will then interpret and complete the tasks automatically without the need to memorize complex commands or the need to resort to complicated reference manuals.
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Perhaps only Meagher had nearly memorized it.
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“Repeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeat. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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