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as in to reiterate
to say or state again
I repeated the address over and over until I had it memorized
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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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as in persistent
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Recent Examples of repeat
Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The network is now set to repeat the two-hour special following Van Der Beek’s death earlier this week from colorectal cancer.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
And El Camineto attracts the international jet set, with many loyal, repeat guests.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
All are repeat nominees from last year, except Top, who replaces Jelly Roll.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2025
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Verb
History has a funny way of repeating itself.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The network is now set to repeat the two-hour special following Van Der Beek’s death earlier this week from colorectal cancer.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Across the board, restaurant owners reported repeat customers and strong staff feedback.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
And El Camineto attracts the international jet set, with many loyal, repeat guests.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Tierney blasted the parole system's handling of repeat violent offenders.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
All are repeat nominees from last year, except Top, who replaces Jelly Roll.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeat
Verb
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Her posthumous memoir, published in October, reiterated her claims.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Line in the sand on Sky Having revealed a separate tie-up with Prime Video today, Perrette used the press briefing to draw something of a line in the sand under the previous HBO-Sky output deal, instead reiterating that HBO Max will be the ultimate destination for HBO content in the UK.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sylvie Terjesen, 16, won the regional Poetry Out Loud competition at the San Diego Central Library downtown, where 12 students recited poems in two rounds.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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But being ready for school involves a lot more than a child’s ability to count or recite their ABCs.—
Makiya Seminera,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Their accounts gave me shivers of recognition—their experiences echoed my father’s stories.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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The now memorable refrain came naturally, echoing the playful repetition and rhythm found in classic R&B records while staying grounded in a modern club setting.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The other big hit for me was Spellbound by Magic Castle, an experience inspired by the legendary magician Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford) that replicates a 1920s speakeasy complete with mood lighting, furnishings, and curiosities from Hollywood’s Magic Castle.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The state can build a blueprint that other states can replicate—one that includes policy, legal protections, funding, and public mobilization.—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cornyn largely has stayed in Washington, mixing official Senate work with Texas campaign moments, such as a recent tour on the border, betting that repetition on TV can blunt grassroots skepticism and carry him into a runoff.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The now memorable refrain came naturally, echoing the playful repetition and rhythm found in classic R&B records while staying grounded in a modern club setting.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Witters attributed that persistent pessimism to political partisanship.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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During his tenure, Massachusetts education leaders faced a mix of progress and persistent challenges.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Until now, with the dark electronica of the original pairing perfectly with Def Leppard’s chiming guitars and a flurry of white lights added to the vibe.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The imagery of the song chimes with some of Bowie’s deepest spiritual preoccupations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This – along with memorizing their individual preferences and an eye for spotting the next big thing in fashion – has cemented her name in a highly competitive industry.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead of memorizing numbers, children use their bodies to explore how heavy, how tall or how long something really is.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Repeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeat. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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