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
But how many times have fans complained about something like the playoff format or replay review or shootouts or whatever else, only to have Bettman proactively shoot down any hope of anything ever changing?
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Hearing it with fresh ears can be difficult after infinite replays on classic rock radio, movie soundtracks, and Time Life Music informercials.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Tail wagging during sleep can indicate a positive dream or a replay of happy daytime memories—suggesting that Pixie is now living a life full of comfort and contentment.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Some conferences have adapted, showing the replay feed the official is watching on the stadium videoboard, but some in the officiating community want more.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Hearing it with fresh ears can be difficult after infinite replays on classic rock radio, movie soundtracks, and Time Life Music informercials.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Tail wagging during sleep can indicate a positive dream or a replay of happy daytime memories—suggesting that Pixie is now living a life full of comfort and contentment.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Some conferences have adapted, showing the replay feed the official is watching on the stadium videoboard, but some in the officiating community want more.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replay
Noun
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This innovation fosters customer loyalty and provides the brand with a high percentage of repeat orders.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The coleslaw and barbecue sauce make this is a recipe to make on repeat all year long.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Share learnings with the team to build trust and prevent repetition.—
Gisela Carere,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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These lessons are essential not only for historical literacy but also for understanding and preventing the repetition of past mistakes.—
Jane Tanaka,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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“Replay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replay. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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