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as in reiterates
to say or state again
I repeated the address over and over until I had it memorized
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as in replicates
to make or do again
try not to repeat your mistakes
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as in repetitions
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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Recent Examples of repeats
Peter Mason, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
This story repeats itself, from Nero's Rome to Francisco Franco's Spain.
—Rev. Nathan Empsall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Trump repeats threat to move World Cup games away from Boston after mayor boasts current hosting rights.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
This process repeats roughly a dozen times each day, with some trucks transporting grain or fertilizer to customers in Illinois and Minnesota.
—Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The engine's cylinder set repeats the process continuously to create the mechanical energy powering the propeller or driveshaft.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
The suit repeats the prosecutors' allegations.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
When a person drinks from that source, the cycle repeats.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
The horse’s magic repeats itself in every room — bright eyes, smiles, awe and shock.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Day turns to night, their sleep suffers, and the cycle repeats.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
That dynamic repeats when the parties switch positions.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Early '90s repeats (ironically, on the BBC) prompted an International Rescue resurgence, with the Tracy Island becoming the must-have toy of Christmas 1993.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The cycle repeats and, eventually, the rock begins to fall apart.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
The acid-base chemistry pattern repeats across heavy industry.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
But the Missouri Tigers avoided any repeats from last year’s heartbreaking loss at South Carolina in a 29-20 win Saturday.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
That listen-then-adapt reflex repeats across states, which is why programs feel relevant in one village today and repeatable in a new district tomorrow.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
The big idea represented in this study is a pattern that repeats itself over and over in human physiology—tissues adapt themselves to the stresses placed on them.
—Peter Mason, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
This story repeats itself, from Nero's Rome to Francisco Franco's Spain.
—Rev. Nathan Empsall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Trump repeats threat to move World Cup games away from Boston after mayor boasts current hosting rights.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
This process repeats roughly a dozen times each day, with some trucks transporting grain or fertilizer to customers in Illinois and Minnesota.
—Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The engine's cylinder set repeats the process continuously to create the mechanical energy powering the propeller or driveshaft.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
The suit repeats the prosecutors' allegations.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
When a person drinks from that source, the cycle repeats.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
The horse’s magic repeats itself in every room — bright eyes, smiles, awe and shock.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
The organ grows back by night, and the cycle repeats, forever.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Day turns to night, their sleep suffers, and the cycle repeats.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
That dynamic repeats when the parties switch positions.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Early '90s repeats (ironically, on the BBC) prompted an International Rescue resurgence, with the Tracy Island becoming the must-have toy of Christmas 1993.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The cycle repeats and, eventually, the rock begins to fall apart.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
The acid-base chemistry pattern repeats across heavy industry.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
But the Missouri Tigers avoided any repeats from last year’s heartbreaking loss at South Carolina in a 29-20 win Saturday.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
That listen-then-adapt reflex repeats across states, which is why programs feel relevant in one village today and repeatable in a new district tomorrow.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeats
Verb
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That Makima disappears for most of the remaining drama and chaos reiterates the film’s episodic quality.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bank of America reiterates buy rating and price objective of $1,490 The bank’s price target was approximately 20% higher than Netflix’s closing price on Tuesday.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once the camera’s red light goes on, Amaarae slips the device away and recites her questions from memory.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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The two develop a close bond as Molina recites the story of his favorite movie, starring Luna.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The vessel has other eco details such as synthetic teak that replicates authentic teak in both looks and the ability to stay cool underfoot, a bio-resin in the layup, among others.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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To strengthen local talent, Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Washington, is launching an Energy Learning Center with a simulator that replicates X-energy’s control room.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Exhale and repeat through five repetitions.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hold for a second and then return to the starting position, completing multiple repetitions (reps).—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There are dings from streetcars on Canal Street, chimes from slot machines at Caesars New Orleans Hotel & Casino, and celebratory symphonies from innumerable trumpets on countless stages and streetcorners.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Elliott has impressed Villa personnel with his attitude and application, which chimes with Emery’s coaching staff’s uber-meticulous professional standards.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After Grace quotes Zooey Deschanel's character, Thames grabs her face and kisses her out of the frame.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Dan Marino quotes lining the walls of Hard Rock Stadium fascinated the AD.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Powell and Waldron have ideas for a second season when Hulu officially renews the show.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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After trial, service renews monthly unless canceled.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The video replays every 90 seconds.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The answer required several rewinds and replays to make sure it was heard correctly.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Repeats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeats. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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