REPEATER Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

repeater

noun

Definition of repeater

as in offender

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as in carbine

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Recent Examples of repeater The machinations with Wiggins’ extension should work toward getting the Heat below the luxury tax in 2027-28, and therefore preventing the triggering of the punitive repeater luxury tax. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 The repeater is there to boost the signal. — John Burek, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026 In a sea of important tourbillons at Watches and Wonders this year, minute repeaters and striking watches made a musical statement of their own. — Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 So what’s the decision three months later regarding that repeater tax, now that flexibility has been achieved? — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for repeater

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Noun

The law would extend the time that repeat DUI offenders would have their driver’s license suspended from three years to six years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
More often than not, this audit finds the larger offenders causing the retention problem.

— Kellie Lauth, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of offender

Noun

Removing violent criminals, gang members, cartel members and those who refuse to work is wise and popular policy.

— Don Bacon, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Americans have demonized us as criminals, buffoons, lechers, invaders, criminals and job stealers since the fall of the Alamo.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of criminal

Noun

If your living room is starting to feel a little dated, one of these common decor mistakes may be the culprit.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
In it, David recognized phrases reminiscent of his brother’s writing style and contacted investigators about his suspicion that Ted may be the culprit.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of culprit

Noun

Miller was arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop where authorities found him allegedly in possession of two handguns equipped with a machine gun conversion device, according to a federal complaint.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
The Nazis appear to be constructing bunkers and fortifying machine gun nests here at the border.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of machine gun

Noun

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is a British soldier trying to keep the bomb from going boom, while Theo James and Sam Worthington are part of a gang of crooks with some trust issues.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
More than most pictures about crooks and the men who chase them, Melville’s movie gets into the heads of its characters and the heart of their wicked deeds with surgical precision.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of crook

Noun

The Trojans ran the ball from shotgun with a tight end (or two) assisting while completing passes off play-action — with RPOs and quick passes to negate Mizzou’s rush.

— PJ Green September 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
Herbert dropped back into shotgun and sent Tre’ Harris in motion from right to left.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of shotgun

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