repeat 1 of 3

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as in to recite
to give from memory repeated correctly all the verses she had memorized

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as in to echo
to say after another now repeat the oath after me

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as in to replicate
to make or do again try not to repeat your mistakes

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repeat

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noun

as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again if we don't want a repeat of last year's disastrous celebration, we had better do some more planning

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repeat

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adjective

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Recent Examples of repeat
Verb
On Capitol Hill, Greer made clear that China was taking a much harder line, and repeated that Trump's plans to impose new tariffs would go forward as scheduled for midnight. Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025 MoCA can involve being asked to repeat five words immediately, and then asked to repeat them again after some time has passed; identifying animals; and drawing the hands on a clock to indicate a certain time. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Dodgers should absolutely be heavy favorites, and given their investments and all the fanfare, anything short of a repeat should be considered a disappointment. Eric Samulski, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025 Nobody wants a repeat of that if Liverpool start labouring in their bid to seal the title. David Ornstein, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The calendar has flipped and the construction remains ongoing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, from the cranes looming over their multimillion-dollar renovations at Dodger Stadium to bolstering a roster seeking to be the first repeat World Series champions since the turn of the century. Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 The Huskies, fresh off a 30-point victory over San Diego State, look unbeatable in their quest to become the first repeat national champion in 17 years. Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for repeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeat
Verb
  • Xi reiterated a pledge to improve market access, ensure equal treatment for foreign businesses and strengthen communication with foreign investors.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The advocates reiterated their concerns that the policy was unnecessary and being rolled out too quickly.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • After her, Lily recites all the things his mother had promised to teach her: to speak Russian, to make dumplings, to grow vegetables.
    David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The explicit saying was recited at sporting events across the country in defiance of the president's coronavirus mandates.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Carter Wrenn, a longtime Republican strategist, echoed the concern.
    Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The dial’s vivid color is echoed by ruby root beads in juicy cerise and raspberry tones, interspersed throughout the chain.
    Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Artists have been vocal, and fear being overshadowed by AI tools that can replicate their styles quickly and cheaply, threatening their livelihoods.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Interesting! Ford also intends to make use of haptic feedback to replicate the physical sense of shifting gears, to further enhance your experience.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • One was a perfectionist who gave performances of stunning power that sometimes became smoothed out and even bland through repetition; the other was full of surprises—always discovering things, a sensibility always in the making.
    David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Her life is rooted in the routine and repetition of training and school among (supportive) peers, whether serve-and-volleys or German class.
    Nicolas Rapold, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • With persistent inflation and President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs that could further hike prices, pocketbook issues are likely to remain a central campaign theme for the 2026 midterm elections.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The changes come after a tumultuous March and first quarter for investors, which struggled to navigate rising trade tensions and persistent inflation.
    Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The dialogue chimes with the jarringly confrontational tone Trump’s team has taken towards Europe, particularly on contributions to NATO and on the war in Ukraine, which have sparked a race on the continent to shore up its own military readiness.
    Rob Picheta, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Since posting, more than 8,000 people have chimed into the original conversation, adding their thoughts on the situation, many agreeing with her that weddings have gotten out of control.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • And that means not just asking the right questions, but doing it differently from the others zillion candidates who read books on interviewing, memorize 50 questions, and regurgitate them robotically.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • After getting distracted by the camera filming them, the twins were memorized by Peanut, who spoke to them and asked questions.
    Francesca Gariano, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Repeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeat. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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