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 Confidence is like a muscle, built through repetition, and the Five C’s are the reps. — Maren Perry, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Clients support the development of future beauty professionals, while students gain the repetition and perspective that help turn classroom knowledge into professional skill. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 Its playful repetition and relentless pace give the track the feeling of a spontaneous night out—fast, communal, and impossible to experience sitting still. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 The Gates Foundation spokesperson said a goal of the commitment is to help see accelerated learning and to help students catch up, one example being using the tool to give students more repetition and practice. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repetition
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Noun
  • The repeat violent offender that attacked multiple women in Dilworth should have never been on the streets.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
  • No one want to a repeat of the situation that occurred with the 2023 releases of The Flash and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, two movies made by one studio regime and opened by another, and which were left dangling in the wind.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Sneed recovered what would have been a game-clinching fumble, but replay review erased the call.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Register and receive the replay and step-by-step guide afterward.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Repetition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetition. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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