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 Discovered by amateur mathematician David Smith in 2022, it can be used to cover every square inch of an endless bathroom floor (or any other surface) without ever repeating a single pattern. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 29 July 2026 Picking two or three anchor colors and repeating them in textiles, art, rugs, or accent pieces creates visual continuity across the room. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026 Apartment Therapy notes that repeating similar colors across a space makes mismatched pieces feel intentional rather than random. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 That may include repeating tests to assess cholesterol levels after medication begins, reviewing symptoms and adjusting the dose if needed. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 That appears to be, in other words, the AI market repeating the old steel dynamic where America won the first-mover story but China eventually won on volume. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026 Along with the Sixers, the Knicks are certain to be awarded the league max, repeating their 34-game national residence of a year ago. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026 While the Syrian president has ruled out such a scenario, Trump keeps repeating it. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 25 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
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
  • Sacramento City Clerk Mindy Cuppy responded Tuesday to the outbursts by reciting government codes to bring the council meeting to a halt.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Merely reciting that the interest is held in a certain way is not enough; the entire agreement has to reflect that treat and not be internally contradictory as the operating agreement here was found to be.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of reciting
Verb
  • Antosca wanted to give a sense of Cady’s lingering impact on the family by ending with an outdoor cookout scene echoing the way the series began, when the Bowdens were more innocent.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 July 2026
  • Elsewhere, sharp use is made of a playful score by longtime Johnson collaborator Jay McCarrol, with sleepy piano passages echoing underlying notes of melancholy.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Definition of echoing
Verb
  • These include replicating not only the imposing stone arch gates that welcomed generations of fans but also ensuring the field has exactly the same dimensions as the one where Babe Ruth made his name.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • In this context, replicating reputation management by political methods could prove perilous.
    — Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of replicating
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  • 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
  • People imagine astronomy involves memorizing the entire sky at once, knowing exactly where each star is and what it's called.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026
  • Working across cultures isn't about memorizing cultural facts or avoiding mistakes.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of memorizing
Verb
  • Someone else decided which neighborhoods were worth covering, which chefs were worth celebrating, which women were worth quoting.
    — Daphne Bryson Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Eighteen months later, leading AI assistants were still quoting the old pricing.
    — Nital Shah, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of quoting
Verb
  • Imray and Cacace seem likely starters in the wing-back roles, with James and O’Brien renewing their partnership in holding midfield.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sherrill joined Newark Mayor Ras Baraka in renewing their calls for the Delaney Hall facility, which reopened last year as an ICE detention facility, to close.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of renewing

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