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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
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
The national weather bureau has an alphabetical list of names for storm systems which repeats every four years.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 June 2025
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 4 June 2025
The change addresses long-standing equity concerns within the global Muslim community, where repeat pilgrims from wealthier nations could more easily secure spots than first-time pilgrims from developing countries.
—Juwayriah Wright, Time, 4 June 2025
Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
The calendar has flipped and the construction remains ongoing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, from the cranes looming over their multimillion-dollar renovations at Dodger Stadium to bolstering a roster seeking to be the first repeat World Series champions since the turn of the century.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Verb
And that’s it: the same idea, repeated in two stories per episode, for nearly 140 episodes that aired over eight years.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
The national weather bureau has an alphabetical list of names for storm systems which repeats every four years.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 June 2025
Noun
Fellow attacking mid Robin Lod was the Loons’ lone all-star last season, but a repeat showing is a long shot.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 4 June 2025
The change addresses long-standing equity concerns within the global Muslim community, where repeat pilgrims from wealthier nations could more easily secure spots than first-time pilgrims from developing countries.
—Juwayriah Wright, Time, 4 June 2025
Adjective
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
The calendar has flipped and the construction remains ongoing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, from the cranes looming over their multimillion-dollar renovations at Dodger Stadium to bolstering a roster seeking to be the first repeat World Series champions since the turn of the century.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeat
Verb
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Chris Loftis, spokesperson for the Washington State Patrol, reiterated to USA TODAY that the request for an Amber Alert did not meet the system's guidelines, which are set by the U.S. Department of Justice.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Analyst Andrew Bauch reiterated his overweight rating on Shopify shares and lifted his price target by $18 to $125, which suggests the stock has about 19% upside ahead.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Multiple times in the ongoing playoffs, Carlisle has recited a line about the Pacers being an underdog in almost every game.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Testimony in a Placer County murder trial continued Tuesday with an investigator reciting angry emails over a $1.3 million loan for a fledgling business between a Lake Tahoe-area couple and their former Major League Baseball player son-in-law who is accused of shooting them.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Furthermore, Amazon’s infrastructure is rapidly becoming the industry standard for digital retail, a shift echoed by other platforms like Meta’s commerce tools and TikTok Shop.—
Adam Ayers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The praise for Hendricks was then echoed by series star Jon Hamm, who joined Slattery for the panel moderated by Fargo series creator Noah Hawley.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Beyond sustainability, there’s a raw beauty and integrity to these materials – the tonal variations in undyed wool, for example, add a depth and richness that can’t be replicated in synthetic alternatives.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Then, add to that what was used to replicate a vodka martini: A glass of water with onion in it.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Disjointed communication between interviewers often leads to repetition and confusion.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Lifting heavier weights or successfully completing more repetitions are other signs of muscle gain.—
Jennifer Steinhoff,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva displayed polished tannins, vibrant red fruit, and a graceful, persistent finish.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Not long after their April wedding, Peltz denied any rumors of drama, telling Variety that there was no clash over the wedding dress whatsoever, despite the persistent rumors.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The 561-component manual movement, which took another 500 hours to finish, incorporates a minute repeater that chimes the hours, quarters, and minutes.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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Fluctuating X-ray emissions are translated into different pitches and instruments, while chiming water drop sounds represent bright background stars and plucked notes signify the location of the duet amid a massive cloud of interstellar dust and gas.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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While older games in the series relied heavily on memorizing courses and perpetually driving with precision around every bend, there’s now a lot more ways to play catch up and get ahead.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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All of us got his handwritten, bound scripts that we were supposed to read, but we were not encouraged to memorize any of the dialogues.—
THR India Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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“Repeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeat. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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