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
The mechanics required to hit baseballs are developed through repetition of the same movements over and over again.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
Because algorithms reward repetition of trends, other creators later capitalized on the meme in their own ways, using the word for a chance of virality.
—Adam Aleksic, People.com, 14 July 2025
Continue alternating these knee raises as the abs provide stability for 12 repetitions, two sets.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
Another weather metaphor, this one a veritable non sequitur; what does a summer breeze have to do with spontaneity or repetition?
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 July 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
Because algorithms reward repetition of trends, other creators later capitalized on the meme in their own ways, using the word for a chance of virality.
—Adam Aleksic, People.com, 14 July 2025
Continue alternating these knee raises as the abs provide stability for 12 repetitions, two sets.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
Another weather metaphor, this one a veritable non sequitur; what does a summer breeze have to do with spontaneity or repetition?
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for repetition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetition
Noun
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Once created, your digital product can keep making money for you on repeat.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Point Loma seeks to build on last year’s Division 1 title, the first in school history, with either a step up to the Open Division or a repeat title. Valhalla and Vista are candidates to return to the Open Division.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Subscribers of this plan will also gain access to 30 for 30 films, ESPN Originals, replays, and studio shows like SportsCenter, Get Up, First Take, NFL Live, The Pat McAfee Show, Pardon the Interruption, College GameDay, NBA Today, Inside the NBA, and The Rich Eisen Show.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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Video replay showed the ball nicked her bottom hand, just above the bat handle.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Repetition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetition. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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