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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
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The Dodgers are trying to become the first repeat World Series champion since the Yankees won three in a row from 1998 to 2000.
—Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 29 June 2025
Unlike similar programs from competitors, the 1% Down loan is available to both first-time and repeat buyers with no location restrictions.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
Melchor-Lopez said the restaurant has already seeing plenty of repeat business in the opening days.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025
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Verb
President Trump wants to send repeat American criminals (the worst of the worst) to a different country!
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The Dodgers are trying to become the first repeat World Series champion since the Yankees won three in a row from 1998 to 2000.
—Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
The witness doused this and repeated this with a second bucket of water.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 29 June 2025
Unlike similar programs from competitors, the 1% Down loan is available to both first-time and repeat buyers with no location restrictions.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Adjective
For now, investors are hoping the ceasefire in the Middle East means there won’t be a repeat today.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
Melchor-Lopez said the restaurant has already seeing plenty of repeat business in the opening days.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeat
Verb
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In a separate statement over the weekend, the commerce ministry reiterated its opposition against other countries seeking tariff relief with the U.S. in any deal that would compromise China’s interests.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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In statements announcing the organizing push, party leaders reiterated the focus on cuts to healthcare and tax breaks to the wealthy.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Unlike most stand-up concerts, this won’t be Sandler simply reciting jokes into a microphone.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2025
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Especially when the side effects are being recited rapid-fire in a monotone that’s barely audible.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Families with younger children came out to join, and many echoed the need to focus and teach their kids about their rights.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2025
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Lead researcher Auburn Berry echoed the conclusions from previous studies.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
Verb
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For Bailey, that includes connection, empathy, and presence, qualities that no algorithm can replicate.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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By embedding brand activations into the live environment, marketing partners aligned with the PGA Tour’s values while engaging fans in authentic, memorable ways that digital experiences can’t replicate.—
Julio Cesar Gomez,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Generally speaking, contract manufacturers thrive on predictability and repetition; their systems are typically built around lean principles optimized for HVLM.—
Scott Graybeal,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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For global and local players alike, the message is clear: competing in China now means playing by a different rulebook — one that values connection over conversion, responsiveness over repetition, and trust over transaction.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The study reported that almost half of physicians who were persistent cigarette smokers were killed by their habit, and a quarter died before age 70.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Google’s Threat Intelligence Group identifies Scattered Spider as a financially motivated threat actor known for its persistent use of social engineering and brazen communications with victims.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The new report chimes with one in May from analyst Ross Young.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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This gold alloy is considered the ideal material for a chiming watch, offering a roundness and clarity of tone that is unmatched.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
Verb
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At this point, Chisholm’s teammates must have his lyrics memorized, as he’s been nearly unstoppable since returning from an oblique strain earlier this month.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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The future won’t belong to the people who memorized the most.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Repeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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