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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 Upon seeing a video replay of the injury, Fox NFL analyst Tom Brady uttered a profanity. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 Although Busch originally was called safe, a crew-chief review overturned the call on replay to end the game. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 But NeoPace isn't positioning the G10 Pro as simply a sophisticated replay device. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 Enzo Maresca, with one quick glance at a replay in his 10-second window, would have declined to protest. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replay
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  1. repeat
  2. repetition
Noun
  • But Caminero — who is only 23 years old — was the first repeat performer, winning unanimously both times.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • What matters more is whether full-price repeat purchases, customer loyalty and local market insights can ultimately feed back into global decision-making.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of repeat
Noun
  • The story’s language is incantatory, with repetitions that echo the passing scenery.
    — Anna Mebel, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Robinson said the experience in Superman’s Fortress of Solitude is currently programmed for about 15 minutes of engagement, after which the potential for repetition emerges.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of repetition

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“Replay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replay. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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