repeats 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of repeat
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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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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
If a robot falls or repeats a violent motion, move away immediately. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Morton marveled over the contemporary aspect of the story — the idea that history often repeats itself. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026 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
Noun
In place of new episodes, The View will air repeats in the weeks ahead. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026 His personal insults, ranging from Adam Schiff having a pencil neck to Chris Christie’s weight to Bruce Springsteen’s aged face, also were repeats of various Truth Social posts. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeats
Verb
  • Stifel reiterates Tesla as buy Stifel lowered its price target on the stock but is sticking with Tesla shares.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • On its Help Center page, Meta reiterates that its AI glasses don't require a subscription and that the free monthly usage applies only to certain features.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 25 July 2026
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  • Dodd recites it from memory in Wolverine’s voice with a growl.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.
    Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • One piece of mail from the United Democracy Project quotes comments from Twitch streamer and El-Sayed fan Hasan Piker, such as a dark joke about 9/11, that Third Way tried to use months ago to hurt the progressive.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
  • Indeed, the report itself quotes Hartig’s 2026 welcome to the museum’s special semiquincentennial exhibit.
    Marc Stein, Time, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • For the first three days of practice Miami’s had lengthy special teams and individual unit periods, and then 40-plus minutes of 11-on-11 work, which replicates game-like situations.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • But what most frustrates her is that Calder’s portrayal of Millennial ennui and directionlessness takes those qualities at face value and, in doing so, replicates them.
    Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • The countless repetitions give you the most beautiful art form where swans glide, fairies dance and every year a giant nutcracker appears.
    Chrissie Leong, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • As the exercises become easier, gradually add repetitions, hold positions longer, or progress to more challenging variations.
    RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • That chimes with the European Central Bank's ambition of a single banking jurisdiction, with capital and liquidity able to move freely within cross-border groups and depositors enjoying equal protection.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • At the moment, that’s determined by whether the Best Player at the recent World Cup won by his country Spain renews a contract which expires on June 30, 2027 at the Etihad or returns home to the Spanish capital by agreeing to join Real Madrid.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This amendment renews a sales tax that enables Missouri’s state parks to be free and that funds conservation programs.
    New York Times, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Even after watching replays, the ref stuck with his original call that Mbappe had initiated the contact, which was palpable nonsense.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • 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

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