as in repeat
the act of saying or doing over again
the repetition of the honor society's oath at the initiation ceremonies got old really quickly
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Recent Examples of repetition
Through art, repetition becomes revelation — and revelation becomes awakening.
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Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Scenes meant to convey fondness and dramatic weight instead flatten into thoughtless repetition, as the series’ decades-long dissection of the final girl reveals itself as a stale brand asset.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
That’s in spite of the fact that Rolex actually brought less watches to market in 2025, amounting to a 2 percent decline—the second year in a row that the watchmaker has placed less timepieces in the hands of retailers, a repetition that hasn’t happened in over 20 years, Hodinkee reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Decades of psychology research have shown that simple repetition makes claims feel true.
—Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
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Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Scenes meant to convey fondness and dramatic weight instead flatten into thoughtless repetition, as the series’ decades-long dissection of the final girl reveals itself as a stale brand asset.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
That’s in spite of the fact that Rolex actually brought less watches to market in 2025, amounting to a 2 percent decline—the second year in a row that the watchmaker has placed less timepieces in the hands of retailers, a repetition that hasn’t happened in over 20 years, Hodinkee reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Decades of psychology research have shown that simple repetition makes claims feel true.
—Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetition
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New York — For months, investors and analysts have kept a close eye on the shadowy corner of finance known as private credit, where alarm bells have stoked fears of a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Baldwin Park police said there were no repeat incidents at the agent’s home.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cadeau immediately walked toward his bench and called for head coach Dusty May to ask for a replay review.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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On both occasions, his League One teams were massive underdogs, yet Colchester came within 11 minutes of earning a lucrative replay, and Bradford pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the competition’s long and storied history.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Repetition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetition. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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