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 creates familiarity with a place and reduces the travel fatigue that comes from constantly packing, checking in and orienting yourself in a new spot. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026 Pardon my repetition, but Murashov’s maturity is off the charts. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 May 2026 Success at tests like puzzles and mazes, which appeared to Washburn to be the result of reasoning, or insight—observation and detection—Thorndike insisted was instead merely the result of blundering, repetition, and trial and error. Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 9 May 2026 Then reinforcement learning refines those actions through repetition. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for repetition
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Noun
  • The clinic has become known for combining high-end aesthetic treatments with destination beauty travel, particularly for international celebrity clients who return for repeat visits.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • The clinic has become known for combining high-end aesthetic treatments with destination beauty travel, particularly for international celebrity clients seeking privacy and repeat visits.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • After examining the replay, the call was upgraded to a Flagrant 2.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
  • Larsson’s vocal performance on the single was commanding, and the song’s replay value was endless.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026

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“Repetition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetition. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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