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 France tapped his helmet, indicating a challenge, and a near-instantaneous replay on the video board showed the ball passed 1/10th of an inch outside the strike zone. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 Vincent cited a replay review in a Week 14 game that overturned a ruling on the field of an interception thrown by Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers. ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026 In some ways, the moment was a replay of 1977, but this time Woodruff looked directly at Walker, instead of averting his eyes. Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026 The Atlantic Coast Conference’s live feed of the replay review booth also had its origins in the spring leagues. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replay
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Noun
  • New York — For months, investors and analysts have kept a close eye on the shadowy corner of finance known as private credit, where alarm bells have stoked fears of a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
  • But Baldwin Park police said there were no repeat incidents at the agent’s home.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • No choice, no road, no hope— only the endless repetition of the sordid and the semi-tragic.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
  • All forms of strength training can help, but heavier lifting at lower repetitions is most effective.
    Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 3 Mar. 2026

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“Replay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replay. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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