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
O’Farrell’s sentences — the musicality of her repetitions, the genial warmth of her narration, the visceral pleasures of her imagery — offer comfort against the backdrop of heartbreak so common to her fiction.
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Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
But in Soni’s careful translation, the repetitions and subtle variation of Verma’s poems also achieve a haunting, transcendental resonance.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Because Harbaugh is spending time on game situations, on details, on repetitions that this team has not gotten in the past.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
Proper form and control matter more than doing higher repetitions.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 5 May 2026
After three verse-chorus repetitions, the quartet stop the song cold and set off in a new direction, churning out pure noise even as drummer Steve Shelley keeps everyone anchored.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
The research describes soleus push-ups as sustained contractions rather than individual repetitions, suggesting the movement should be performed continuously over time.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
Second-year quarterback Will Howard was expected to take a majority of the first-team repetitions with the offense during the camp that runs until Wednesday.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Continue alternating sides for 12 repetitions, two sets.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
But in Soni’s careful translation, the repetitions and subtle variation of Verma’s poems also achieve a haunting, transcendental resonance.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Because Harbaugh is spending time on game situations, on details, on repetitions that this team has not gotten in the past.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
Proper form and control matter more than doing higher repetitions.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 5 May 2026
After three verse-chorus repetitions, the quartet stop the song cold and set off in a new direction, churning out pure noise even as drummer Steve Shelley keeps everyone anchored.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
The research describes soleus push-ups as sustained contractions rather than individual repetitions, suggesting the movement should be performed continuously over time.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
Second-year quarterback Will Howard was expected to take a majority of the first-team repetitions with the offense during the camp that runs until Wednesday.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Continue alternating sides for 12 repetitions, two sets.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitions
Noun
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This movie fest repeats on the fourth Friday of the month in the summer at various locations.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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Plus 10 days ‘til World Cup, Barkov’s back, PSG repeats, insane French Open and more.—
Greg Cote
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The man didn’t appear to make contact with any of the players during his few seconds on court, with replays showing Wembanyama smiling and looking confused.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The first time replays showed why Zidane had been sent off, jaws hit the floor the world over.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine recently inked a deal with AI audio company ElevenLabs to produce virtual replications of their famous voices.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The original bandstand was constructed in 1896 and has seen a few iterations over the years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The backstory Like many buildings in Savannah, the one that houses the Douglas has been through several iterations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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“Repetitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitions. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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