repetitions

plural of repetition
as in repeats
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 repetitions This series features a lot of internal rhymes and repetitions, often in place of more thoughtful or meaningful explorations of its core ideas. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026 Perform 5 to 10 repetitions of whichever variation is appropriate for you. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Start with three sets of 10 repetitions for each movement and gradually increase as your strength and comfort improve. — Rikkilynn Shields, HEALTH, 19 Oct. 2026 With Dru Smith sidelined by a calf strain sustained during training camp, Larsson had wound up taking repetitions at point guard, including during that preseason-opening victory over the Raptors. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Adjust the difficulty up or down by adding or lowering repetitions, weight or speed. — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2026 Lee’s lines have the intimacy and metaphysical heft of prayer; their elegant recursions and repetitions call to mind the cycles of life, death, and rebirth. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 The story’s language is incantatory, with repetitions that echo the passing scenery. — Anna Mebel, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2026 Because quarterbacks already wear red non-contact jerseys, Murray could potentially get significant practice repetitions before he's fully cleared. — CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitions
Noun
  • All spiders lack telomere repeats which are the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • That mark gets repeats on the tongue tag and insole, the latter of which also features a distorted and distinct black and white graphic.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Vrabel demonstratively launched the red challenge flag, and officials overturned the call to a touchdown after replays showed Williams crossed the goal line before losing possession of the ball.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The game-clock miscue seemed absolute after replays proved one second remained when Notre Dame’s final pass fell incomplete.
    — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In 2015, an attempt to replicate 100 studies published in leading psychology journals resulted in only 36% of replications achieving statistically significant results, compared with 97% in the original studies.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In the lead-up to the last presidential election, academics and tech observers were concerned about the increasing potency of deepfakes, believing that synthetic images and replications of political figures would sow chaos on and offline.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Jumpstarted by LaVell Edwards, the true father of the air raid offense, BYU has maintained national relevance through various conference iterations and even a dalliance with independence.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Pradasphere, the first permanent exhibition dedicated to Prada after earlier traveling iterations in 2014 in London and Hong Kong, and in 2023 in Shanghai, definitely reflects this cross-pollination of influences.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Repetitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitions. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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