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
Buried in that repetition and the constant temptation to permanently put down the crochet hook, a lightbulb went off.
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Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
For agencies, this means more pressure on parts of production that rely on repetition, and more emphasis on creative direction, strategy and governance.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 2026
The 10,000-hour idea gets dismissed now, but the underlying math is right: competence lives in repetitions, not realizations.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
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Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
For agencies, this means more pressure on parts of production that rely on repetition, and more emphasis on creative direction, strategy and governance.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 2026
The 10,000-hour idea gets dismissed now, but the underlying math is right: competence lives in repetitions, not realizations.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for repetition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetition
Noun
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The comparison is not of the apples-to-apples variety, because a late-night host’s last program is bound to win a large audience, just as a repeat aired on a Friday night is not.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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Charlotte’s restrictions prohibit many discretionary outdoor water uses and allow violations to carry fines beginning at $100, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses or if drought conditions worsen.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Video replay showed that Vegas forward Brett Howden entered the offensive zone ahead of the puck before sending Stone in on a breakaway with a pass to the middle of the ice.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Sanchez slid into home and the ball appeared to loosen from the glove of Redwood catcher Aubrie Jenkins on a throw from left field by freshman Kyrie Rodriguez based on video replay.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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“Repetition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetition. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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