repeating

verb

Definition of repeatingnext
present participle of repeat
1
as in reiterating
to say or state again I repeated the address over and over until I had it memorized

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

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

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

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Recent Examples of repeating The rainfall in southern Virginia and North Carolina is needed to help quench drought conditions there, but too much rain repeating over the same areas over hours or days could quickly trigger dangerous flash flooding. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 From tailored button-downs to cargo pants and jumpsuits, Aniston proves that repeating versatile basics and refining your personal uniform is the key to mastering quiet luxury style. — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026 Technology is core to the stock market and its role in future long-term growth will continue, but there are ways to gain exposure to technology high fliers without repeating the mistakes of the dotcom era. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 21 July 2026 The 2030 World Cup will be a unique one, set across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco—repeating the three-country format from this year's Cup—but the first few games will begin an ocean away, with a match each in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026 The case could also help prevent similar situations from repeating elsewhere, Thrasher said. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 There’s a difference between repeating a sequence of words and understanding something deeply enough to answer questions about it and defend your reasoning. — Ryan Hawk, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Armand also stops repeating what Louis is saying through telepathy, keeping it for himself. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Instead, Nardozzi recommends repeating plants throughout the landscape. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeating
  1. reiterating
  2. reciting
  3. echoing
  4. replicating
  5. chiming
  6. memorizing
  7. quoting
  8. renewing
Verb
  • Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is reiterating his call for the withdrawal of US forces from the Middle East amid the ongoing war with Iran.
    — Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • Yet Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys remains bullish on the stock, reiterating his overweight rating last week.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Definition of reiterating
Verb
  • The youngest Lestat trips over reciting a passage about being encircled by God’s love.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The music video shows Jelly arriving at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in San Francisco, while reciting a prayer in a voiceover.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of reciting
Verb
  • These icons—including symbols associated with hygiene, nature, science, sustainability, food, and culture—are arranged to form a large letter U, echoing the original corporate logo while also reflecting the company’s commitment to diversity.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
  • Their songs crescendo in waves, surging like radio static, echoing like a drum.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
Definition of echoing
Verb
  • The memo said that Venezuelan government officials developed the capability to manipulate electronic voting systems in their own elections, including replicating and overwriting voting data to make fraudulent votes legitimate.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 July 2026
  • After an investigation was conducted, the Cruise Lines International Association and the International Maritime Organization implemented over 30 new safety rules and policies to avoid replicating the 2012 disaster, per CNN.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of replicating
Verb
  • So far, in 2026, luxury experiences continue to outperform personal luxury goods for consumer sentiment by 150%, per Bain data, chiming with a broader departure from ownership to experiences.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • Various limited editions followed, marking a new era of mechanical watches and highly complicated timepieces, including chiming watches, which Stern was a true fan of.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Definition of chiming
Verb
  • Working across cultures isn't about memorizing cultural facts or avoiding mistakes.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Across just 30 days in April, students processed about 120,000 surgical instruments, memorizing the specific cleaning requirements for the many types of clamps, scissors and other devices used to perform everything from tumor biopsies to heart transplants.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Definition of memorizing
Verb
  • The story also referenced a story in El Nuevo Día, the largest circulating newspaper in Puerto Rico, quoting Díaz.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • More than 30 countries have officially requested participation, Tasnim News Agency said this week, quoting Ali Akbar Poorjamshidian of the IRGC.
    — Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026
Definition of quoting
Verb
  • In an April letter, 11 board members asked that the program be suspended, pointing to the risk of renewing medications — including blood thinners on Doctronic's list — without catching changes in a patient's condition.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • That information includes the types of services covered by the renewal, the frequency and cost of renewing the service, and clear instructions on how to cancel the subscription or membership.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Definition of renewing

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