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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
Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Stewart has immediate experience with the difficulties of repeating.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The United States is almost assured a repeat gold in the men’s singles event with Ilia Malinin, whose unmatched quad axel has him on a two-and-a-half-year winning streak.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 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
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Verb
From Bobby Slowik to Sean Duggan to Chris Tabor, the word was repeated ad nauseam on Wednesday, somewhat indicating how this new regime will operate.
—Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Stewart has immediate experience with the difficulties of repeating.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
Buy them once, wear them on repeat.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The United States is almost assured a repeat gold in the men’s singles event with Ilia Malinin, whose unmatched quad axel has him on a two-and-a-half-year winning streak.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeat
Verb
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Zelenskyy reiterated at the press conference that Ukraine views membership in the European Union as another core security guarantee and is aiming to join the bloc by 2027, the Ukrainian president's office said in a statement on its website.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The bank reiterated its overweight rating on the tech giant and raised its price target for the stock to $315 from $305 ahead of Apple’s fiscal first-quarter earnings report, due out on Thursday.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sylvie Terjesen, 16, won the regional Poetry Out Loud competition at the San Diego Central Library downtown, where 12 students recited poems in two rounds.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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But being ready for school involves a lot more than a child’s ability to count or recite their ABCs.—
Makiya Seminera,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fear of collateral damage to public safety Schnell echoed concerns raised by local sheriffs and police chiefs throughout Minnesota that criminals could exploit the chaos that has arisen during the federal surge.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Persistent complaints and concerns about oversight within COPA, the agency’s workplace culture, the quality of investigations, as well as Kersten’s own public statements and appearances were chief among the reasons highlighted by CCPSA — claims all echoed in Haynam’s lawsuit.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The other big hit for me was Spellbound by Magic Castle, an experience inspired by the legendary magician Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford) that replicates a 1920s speakeasy complete with mood lighting, furnishings, and curiosities from Hollywood’s Magic Castle.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The state can build a blueprint that other states can replicate—one that includes policy, legal protections, funding, and public mobilization.—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Through repetition, Dinand does not dilute meaning.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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Power is exercised openly, justified retrospectively, and normalized through repetition.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The polar vortex is a persistent, large-scale cyclone that circles the Arctic and contains extremely cold air.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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How must Yves Bissouma, who was left out of the squad for August’s UEFA Super Cup penalty shootout defeat to Paris-Saint Germain due to persistent lateness, feel watching his team-mate avoid facing the consequences?—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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The imagery of the song chimes with some of Bowie’s deepest spiritual preoccupations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This – along with memorizing their individual preferences and an eye for spotting the next big thing in fashion – has cemented her name in a highly competitive industry.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead of memorizing numbers, children use their bodies to explore how heavy, how tall or how long something really is.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Repeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeat. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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