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as in reiterates
to say or state again
I repeated the address over and over until I had it memorized
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as in replicates
to make or do again
try not to repeat your mistakes
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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
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
History repeats itself A similar scenario is unfolding today.
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Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Listen when the system repeats your order.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
It’ll eventually be pushed out by a new follicle underneath in the telogen phase, and the process repeats itself.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
The former South Carolina standout was a late bloomer in college, so the Panthers are hoping history repeats itself and Legette becomes a threat in his third season.
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Mike Kaye
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Baseball, perhaps more than any other sport, repeats itself every generation or so, writes Paul Sullivan.
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Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The Astros are the first team to throw two immaculate innings in the same game, as Luis Garcia strikes out the side on nine pitches in the 2nd, and Phil Maton repeats the feat in the 7th.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Minutes later, a male colleague repeats the same idea and receives praise.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
21 June 2026
During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.
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Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 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.
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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.
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Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Plus 10 days ‘til World Cup, Barkov’s back, PSG repeats, insane French Open and more.
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Greg Cote
may 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
The same dysfunction repeats at the institutional level.
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James H. Lee,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
This repeats until a candidate wins with 50% of the vote.
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Jay Shuler,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Still watching for additional localized flooding where heavier rain repeats.
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Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Verb
The process repeats until a clear winner emerges with a majority of the vote.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
History repeats itself A similar scenario is unfolding today.
—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Listen when the system repeats your order.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
It’ll eventually be pushed out by a new follicle underneath in the telogen phase, and the process repeats itself.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
The former South Carolina standout was a late bloomer in college, so the Panthers are hoping history repeats itself and Legette becomes a threat in his third season.
—
Mike Kaye
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Baseball, perhaps more than any other sport, repeats itself every generation or so, writes Paul Sullivan.
—
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The Astros are the first team to throw two immaculate innings in the same game, as Luis Garcia strikes out the side on nine pitches in the 2nd, and Phil Maton repeats the feat in the 7th.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Minutes later, a male colleague repeats the same idea and receives praise.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
Perhaps the highest compliment for any festival is that its filmmakers tend to be repeats.
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Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
21 June 2026
During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.
—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 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
The same dysfunction repeats at the institutional level.
—
James H. Lee,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
This repeats until a candidate wins with 50% of the vote.
—
Jay Shuler,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Still watching for additional localized flooding where heavier rain repeats.
—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeats
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Bank of America reiterates Micron as buy The firm raised its price target on Micron to $1,500 per share from $950.
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Despite the grim cliffhanger, hope remains, Bradway reiterates.
Verb
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Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.
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Erivo plays 23 characters and recites approximately 20,000 words of dialogue over the course of two hours.
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The financial media still quotes him here and there.
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Both models get an 85-kWh battery pack, and Mercedes quotes a maximum range of 312 miles for the more powerful variant.
Verb
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The Donald Ross Memorial Course replicates famous holes by one of the greatest architects of all time, including Pinehurst Number Two and otherwise ultra-private clubs such as Seminole and Oakland Hills.
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Named the SpiderCam, the prototype from Northwestern University replicates the manner in which the spiders' eyes allow the creatures to gauge distances before making a surprise sideways jump at some unsuspecting victim minding its own business.
Noun
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Complete 10–15 repetitions per leg.
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Aim for three sets of the exercise and keep the repetitions low, around three to five.
Verb
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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.
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His preferred pastime is chess, which chimes with one of the more insightful descriptions of his character, offered by Kompany in January 2025.
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Trump added that oil exports from Iran could once again be bottlenecked at the Strait of Hormuz if the United States renews military strikes on Iran.
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If a traveler renews that passport, replaces it, or travels on a different one, the authorization may no longer match the document being checked.
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Some replays appeared to show Dahmen had failed to keep the ball from crossing the line — but Kovacs eventually signalled to play on.
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As viewers become more accustomed to replays, Owl sees opportunities for its technology to increase viewer engagement.
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“Repeats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeats. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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