tapes 1 of 2

plural of tape
as in videotapes
a recording (as of a movie) for playback on a TV the rival campaign leaked a tape of the senator angrily reprimanding a little boy for stepping on his foot

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tape

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Recent Examples of tapes
Verb
The show tapes weekly in Los Angeles and features celebrity-pro dance pairings performing live for judges and viewers. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025 Bell remembers Allen borrowing her VHS tapes of Michael Jackson and trying to emulate his moves. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025 For years, Hollywood content creators have warned about piracy, whether through bootleg VHS tapes, or BitTorrent, or renegade streaming providers. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025 Vinyl, CDs and even cassette tapes have made a comeback. Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025 The set includes two paddles, four outdoor balls, two extra grip tapes and a handy carry bag. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025 Utilities are the third-best performing S & P 500 sector this year, trailing only technology and communication services, which are more traditional outperformers in strong tapes. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025 These tapes were put in a drawer and never put out in the world. Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025 The prospect of shooting those tapes is a lot more chilling to me — or at least a lot more palpable — than the idea of my kids getting snatched by a neighbor on Halloween night, and Perry makes the most of it without completely unbalancing the rest of this otherwise fun-loving omnibus. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapes
Noun
  • For a brief period, RCA VideoDiscs shared the shelves with videotapes, but usually only at independent shops and never with as many titles available.
    Allison Marsh, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The main use of the internet by these terrorist groups – incentivizing and radicalizing supporters and stoking fear with propaganda – is something bin Laden would have had to do with videotapes played by the news.
    Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Police officers need a warrant to confiscate or view photographs and videos.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Photos and videos circulating across social media show the trio posing and cutting a luxurious cake, smiling from ear to ear.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Texas Roadhouse, which also operates casual dining chains Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers, is expected to report third-quarter results at the end of October.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Tapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapes. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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