repetition

noun

ˌre-pə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce repetition (audio)
Definition of repetitionnext
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 repetition made the claims feel increasingly familiar – and familiarity can be mistaken for evidence. — Art Jipson, The Conversation, 30 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 After about seven years of covering politics every day, the repetition of the photographs started to wear on her. — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Advertisement Parton turned exaggeration into authorship through repetition and scale. — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for repetition
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  1. repeat
  2. replay
Noun
  • Coneflowers bloom from mid-summer through fall, and deadheading will encourage repeat blooms.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Tonight, the show features a repeat of a previous guest’s stint.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeat
Noun
  • Additionally, both Sunday’s women’s finals and key replays will air on NBC, which can be streamed online for free via DirecTV’s five-day trial and Fubo’s five-day trial.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At the time of the caution, the top-10 stage finishing order will be determined using all available resources, including scoring loops and video replay — similar to how stage points are awarded.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of replay

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“Repetition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetition. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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