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adjective

ri-ˈpē-təd How to pronounce repeated (audio)
Definition of repeatednext
as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time made repeated attempts to get in touch with her

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repeated

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verb

past tense of repeat
1
as in reiterated
to say or state again I repeated the address over and over until I had it memorized

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2
as in recited
to give from memory repeated correctly all the verses she had memorized

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3
as in echoed
to say after another now repeat the oath after me

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4
as in replicated
to make or do again try not to repeat your mistakes

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Recent Examples of repeated
Adjective
Wet grass itself is generally not fragile, but repeated walking, playing, or mowing on it causes damage. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 2026 Authenticity is built through small, repeated alignments, not dramatic declarations. — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
The documentarian appeared hesitant to speculate on why Holmes repeated that phrase to him during their latest phone call. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026 The same principle is repeated on the walls, which are composed of a sequence of upholstered panels. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repeated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeated
  1. frequent
  2. reiterated
  3. recited
  4. echoed
  5. replicated
  6. periodic
  7. chimed
  8. memorized
Adjective
  • Over time, the sinkholes became more frequent, and county workers struggled to inspect the entire pipe with their own equipment.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The link between frequent, accidental naps and dementia remained just as strong, suggesting that changes in napping habits can show up years before a formal diagnosis.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of frequent
Verb
  • Morgan Stanley went to $195 from $200 and reiterated its sell call.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • And the White House reiterated there were no plans to change course.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of reiterated
Verb
  • Once Walsh and Colton recited their vows and were officially declared husband and wife, their attendants sent a parachute announcing the news to the people on the ground.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026
  • As Margaritora led the procedure, Gemelli’s medical staff recited the rosary prayer in the hospital chapel.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of recited
Verb
  • The march leader’s message echoed out from a black megaphone as the crowd pushed along Capitol Boulevard.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The city animal services department echoed that statement, saying officers were sent to the neighborhood but found no proof of any violations of city law.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of echoed
Verb
  • That knowledge cannot be acquired in a board meeting or replicated in an accelerator program.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The design, which was created by an in-house team supported by an outside architectural firm, will be replicated in eight more stores slated to open between now and February.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of replicated
Adjective
  • Before the recent barn owl sightings, Williams and her husband heard periodic screeching noises outside going back to early September.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Screeching was heard by residents Before the recent barn owl sightings, Williams and her husband heard periodic screeching noises outside going back to early September.
    — Joseph B. Frederick, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of periodic
Verb
  • Bruce Blakeman, the Republican challenger in the gubernatorial race, also chimed on Mamdani's statement.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Two bells chimed during the ceremony and there was a wreath-laying at the Flight 93 memorial.
    — Kaanita Iyer, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of chimed
Verb
  • Smith had her part of the speech memorized and was able to wrap up her portion of the tribute after a beat.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Others are employing the old-fashioned strategy deployed by their parents, strutting up to storefronts with resume in hand and elevator pitch memorized.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of memorized

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