reruns

noun

plural of rerun
as in rebroadcasts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reruns
  1. repeats
  2. iterations
  3. replays
  4. repetitions
  5. renewals
Noun
  • Shops like The Blue Giraffe provide off-sand entertainment, and a selection of restaurants, from the resort’s celebrated Fish Out of Water to casual off-site spot The Wine Bar, promise days of fresh, vacation-perfect meals without repeats.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
  • Venture capital is one of the more interesting environments because the work is messy, contextual and full of handoffs, while much of the surrounding process repeats from deal to deal.
    — Oleg Malii, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of repeats
Noun
  • Released earlier this year, the Royal Oak builds upon the turquoise-dial iterations that the Swiss watchmaker released in 2023, but showcases a fresh malachite face.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
  • The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards and the Creative Arts Emmys, announced this Wednesday, aren’t a complete departure from this trend, but many categories have a remarkably fresher lineup than the past few iterations.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of iterations
Noun
  • The league also will implant contact-sensing computer chips in each basketball to aid officials with out-of-bounds replays.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
  • While slow-motion replays appeared to show a decent case for a penalty, the referee ruled play on and a quick check by the video assistant referee confirmed the on-field decision.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of replays
Noun
  • For each exercise, aim for two to three sets of 8-12 repetitions, two to three times per week on non-consecutive days.
    — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Allow both arms to extend back out and continue this pattern for 12 repetitions, two sets.
    — Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026
Definition of repetitions
Noun
  • Critics of license plate readers have encouraged local police departments, including in the city of Dunwoody, to drop renewals of contracts with the company.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • Once it’s installed, there are no monthly fees, annual renewals, or surprise price increases.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
Definition of renewals
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