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 Phishing campaigns, credential-stuffing attacks, token replay and session hijacking can occur from anywhere in the world and organizations must assume a compromise exists and architect systems that minimize the blast radius based on zero-trust tenets. Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 This allows for real-time telemetry monitoring, subsystem diagnostics, historical data replay, and remote intervention from anywhere in the world. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026 Also housed in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is the VAR replay center for the tournament. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026 But the try was scrubbed after video replay showed Cupido's pass was forward. ABC News, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for replay
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Noun
  • The comparison is not of the apples-to-apples variety, because a late-night host’s last program is bound to win a large audience, just as a repeat aired on a Friday night is not.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 May 2026
  • Charlotte’s restrictions prohibit many discretionary outdoor water uses and allow violations to carry fines beginning at $100, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses or if drought conditions worsen.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • During practice in Oakland, players with Soccer Without Borders run through drills focused on repetition, conditioning and teamwork.
    Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • Rossetto’s approach is characteristically dry, drawing emotional depth from repetition and the layering of recordings rather than abstract manipulations of sound.
    Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026

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“Replay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replay. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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