replay

noun

ˈrē-ˌplā How to pronounce replay (audio)
Definition of replaynext
as in repeat
the act of saying or doing over again this conversation feels like a replay of the last time we hashed over the subject

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Recent Examples of replay Sneed recovered what would have been a game-clinching fumble, but replay review erased the call. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 Highlights and replays are also available on the lottery's YouTube channel. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 The replay on Fox showed a clear dislocation, his second in as many years to his left elbow. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026 As a replay of the injury was shown on Fox’s broadcast, Brady, 49, couldn’t help but share a genuine reaction. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replay
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  1. repeat
  2. repetition
Noun
  • When a signal repeats that consistently, clinical guidance tends to follow.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Let Billboard know which release will be on repeat this weekend by voting for your favorite in the poll below.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of repeat
Noun
  • The repetition should feel especially galling since the team already earned its promotion last week, making the climax of this week’s match just getting butts in seats.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But they were never intended to be seen as straightforward copies of one another; the repetition is never exact.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of repetition

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“Replay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replay. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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