as in repeats
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 replays
Eliminate the constant replays to create punctilious correctness.
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Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
There then appeared to be doubts over whether Makkelie needed to view replays for himself at the pitch-side monitor or could take the VAR’s word for it.
—Ben Burrows, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Instead of leaving the match feed, Telemundo broadcasts what’s happening on the live pitch, including team huddles, and shows replays and analysis.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The man didn’t appear to make contact with any of the players during his few seconds on court, with replays showing Wembanyama smiling and looking confused.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The Angels challenged the play and replays appeared to show that Siri was safe but the call on the field was not overturned.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
And on the next Spurs possession, an out-of-bounds call that should have gone their way — replays showed the ball went out off of Holmgren — did not.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Transcription of the audio is done manually through constant replays and group discussions.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
After examining replays, Vazquez was awarded his first career MLS goal instead of it being deemed an own-goal.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
There then appeared to be doubts over whether Makkelie needed to view replays for himself at the pitch-side monitor or could take the VAR’s word for it.
—Ben Burrows, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Instead of leaving the match feed, Telemundo broadcasts what’s happening on the live pitch, including team huddles, and shows replays and analysis.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The man didn’t appear to make contact with any of the players during his few seconds on court, with replays showing Wembanyama smiling and looking confused.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The Angels challenged the play and replays appeared to show that Siri was safe but the call on the field was not overturned.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
And on the next Spurs possession, an out-of-bounds call that should have gone their way — replays showed the ball went out off of Holmgren — did not.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Transcription of the audio is done manually through constant replays and group discussions.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
After examining replays, Vazquez was awarded his first career MLS goal instead of it being deemed an own-goal.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replays
Noun
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In success, a full (usually 22-episode) season would airing weekly from September to May — with repeats thrown in, of course.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Cruise passengers familiar with Royal’s other Icon-class ships can find recognizable repeats in the dining lineup, including the AquaDome Market, Surfside Eatery, Basecamp, Chops Grille, Izumi and Hooked Seafood.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Repeat for 10-12 repetitions (reps) of the movement and perform three to four sets.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
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O’Farrell’s sentences — the musicality of her repetitions, the genial warmth of her narration, the visceral pleasures of her imagery — offer comfort against the backdrop of heartbreak so common to her fiction.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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“Replays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replays. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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