repeats 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of repeat
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2
as in recites
to give from memory repeated correctly all the verses she had memorized

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as in echoes
to say after another now repeat the oath after me

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

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repeats

2 of 2

noun

plural of repeat
as in repetitions
the act of saying or doing over again if we don't want a repeat of last year's disastrous celebration, we had better do some more planning

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Recent Examples of repeats
Verb
Sullivan added that the damages awarded by the court represented only the beginning of potential consequences if Byrne repeats similar allegations. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2026 That process repeats over and over and can be very disheartening to the team. Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 This sequence repeats for all three segments, creating an immersive journey through his life and career. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 July 2026 The spiral approach, on the other hand, repeats concepts over and over, starting with the basics and gradually adding new complexities each time for a deeper understanding. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 The process repeats through the quarterfinals, semifinals, third-place match, and final. Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The two women talk, and Ashley repeats that Trevor was involved in a blackmail scheme with Dennis, but that Trevor complained about his cut. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 1 July 2026 In other instances, Imai comes up with them on his own or repeats what his teammates say. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Ignoring the voters’ will If history repeats again, the district court will refuse to enforce the anti-gerrymandering Fair District amendments that voters approved resoundingly 16 years ago. Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Noun
Shops like The Blue Giraffe provide off-sand entertainment, and a selection of restaurants, from the resort’s celebrated Fish Out of Water to casual off-site spot The Wine Bar, promise days of fresh, vacation-perfect meals without repeats. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2026 Venture capital is one of the more interesting environments because the work is messy, contextual and full of handoffs, while much of the surrounding process repeats from deal to deal. Oleg Malii, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 This same pattern repeats for Friday, with high temps only reaching to the low 60s right along the ocean and further into the 70s inland towards Paso Robles. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Every year at the start of summer, a familiar cycle repeats. Misty Eleryan, Washington Post, 25 June 2026 Perhaps the highest compliment for any festival is that its filmmakers tend to be repeats. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 21 June 2026 Cruise passengers familiar with Royal’s other Icon-class ships can find recognizable repeats in the dining lineup, including the AquaDome Market, Surfside Eatery, Basecamp, Chops Grille, Izumi and Hooked Seafood. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026 This movie fest repeats on the fourth Friday of the month in the summer at various locations. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 Plus 10 days ‘til World Cup, Barkov’s back, PSG repeats, insane French Open and more. Greg Cote may 31, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeats
Verb
  • Morgan Stanley reiterates Broadcom as overweight Morgan Stanley said investors should buy the dip.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • With no end in sight to the fighting after one year of bloodshed, the IOC reiterates its condemnation of the war in Ukraine, which is a blatant violation of the Olympic Truce that was in effect at the time, and the Olympic Charter.
    Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
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  • Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.
    Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • Erivo plays 23 characters and recites approximately 20,000 words of dialogue over the course of two hours.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • The financial media still quotes him here and there.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Both models get an 85-kWh battery pack, and Mercedes quotes a maximum range of 312 miles for the more powerful variant.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • This chamber replicates a laboratory setting, showcasing special effects prosthetics, creature designs, makeup concept artwork, and artifacts from historical to contemporary science horror films.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • The river guides become the architects of a system that replicates their judgment at scale.
    Jack O'Hara, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • For each exercise, aim for two to three sets of 8-12 repetitions, two to three times per week on non-consecutive days.
    Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Allow both arms to extend back out and continue this pattern for 12 repetitions, two sets.
    Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Galeotti explains that in a weaponized world, there is permanent chaos and constant battles, something that chimes with what is unfolding at the World Cup.
    Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • His preferred pastime is chess, which chimes with one of the more insightful descriptions of his character, offered by Kompany in January 2025.
    New York Times, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Beshear renews push for transparency Bipartisan concern has sparked calls for transparency, including from Beshear, who is calling on the senator to speak publicly about his condition.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • If an agent books the wrong trip, buys counterfeit goods, renews the wrong subscription, or sends money to a fraudulent service provider, the defining question will not be whether the system worked as designed.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Outside, the celebratory scene replays, almost bittersweet, as the voice of director Wash Westmoreland commands the cameras and his ensemble, now thoroughly in young adulthood, from an invisible space across the room.
    Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • Looking at replays, which appeared to show that Embolo had initiated the contact, it was recommended Pinheiro review the incident.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 July 2026

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