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as in reiterating
to say or state again
I repeated the address over and over until I had it memorized
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as in reciting
to give from memory
repeated correctly all the verses she had memorized
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as in replicating
to make or do again
try not to repeat your mistakes
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Recent Examples of repeating
How do developing economies gain access to abundant clean energy without repeating the fossil-fuel pathway that built the wealth of industrialized nations?
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Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Gardening often involves repeating the same movements for extended periods – especially during pruning, weeding or planting.
—Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Unfortunately, history is repeating itself.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Over time, this dopamine system is involved in learning which actions are worth repeating—worth making the effort for.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
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Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Gardening often involves repeating the same movements for extended periods – especially during pruning, weeding or planting.
—Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Unfortunately, history is repeating itself.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Over time, this dopamine system is involved in learning which actions are worth repeating—worth making the effort for.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeating
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But the Bears pushed back, reiterating in a statement that the team is considering only Arlington Heights and Indiana.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Malaysians gathered at a rally in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, reiterating calls for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry into allegations involving outgoing anti-graft chief Azam Baki.—
Joy Lee,
Bloomberg,
25 Apr. 2026
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The pair were just jamming out when Weinberg laid down an idea for a guitar line and Osby was struck with inspiration, instantly reciting lyrics over the chords.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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The finished product appeared to show Kerr reciting the song nearly word for word over the course of the season.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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At one point, Tech returned to old-school hip-hop fundamentals, beatboxing and using his chest as percussion while rapping, echoing lunchroom cypher traditions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2026
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Viewers are treated to the sight of an AT-AT walker collapsing, echoing a similar scene in The Empire Strikes Back.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Instead of replicating traditional television models, they are optimized for clips, social engagement, creator participation and constant online interaction.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) announced a coast-to-coast partnership with CSX, essentially replicating a merger without merging.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The chiming from phones was music to everyone’s ears.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Harris suggests that the feature’s unapologetically positive vibe and message, is chiming with audiences in the current geopolitical climate, citing the success of Neal Street’s Hamnet as well as Call the Midwife.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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That distinction matters if the goal is communicating naturally rather than simply memorizing phrases.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2026
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Fox News’ Watters may want to start memorizing a few NFL stats.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Meanwhile, in the White House briefing room this week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio filled in for Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary now on maternity leave, quoting rap lyrics in response to questions about Iran.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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First, my kid and her friends are still quoting that AI-garbage wrestling podcast that went unbelievably far off the rails.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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While no pilots were seriously injured, the incident is renewing debate over why the Pentagon risks multimillion-dollar warplanes — and their crews — for entertainment.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Residents can also designate their donor status when renewing a driver's license or hunting and fishing license.—
Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Repeating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeating. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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