repeats 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of repeat
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as in recites
to give from memory repeated correctly all the verses she had memorized

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

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

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repeats

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noun

plural of repeat
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
Verb
The two women talk, and Ashley repeats that Trevor was involved in a blackmail scheme with Dennis, but that Trevor complained about his cut. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Funny how history repeats itself. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 Ignoring the voters’ will If history repeats again, the district court will refuse to enforce the anti-gerrymandering Fair District amendments that voters approved resoundingly 16 years ago. Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026 Replacing the dots used on previous colorways, undulating lines run run 360 degrees across the sneaker in silver above a black mesh base, and the motif repeats again on the tongue. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 The process repeats until a clear winner emerges with a majority of the vote. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 History repeats itself A similar scenario is unfolding today. Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 Listen when the system repeats your order. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 The former South Carolina standout was a late bloomer in college, so the Panthers are hoping history repeats itself and Legette becomes a threat in his third season. Mike Kaye june 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Noun
This same pattern repeats for Friday, with high temps only reaching to the low 60s right along the ocean and further into the 70s inland towards Paso Robles. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 The pattern repeats; each round prices a thesis that physical AI, not another chatbot, is the next layer worth owning. Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Every year at the start of summer, a familiar cycle repeats. Misty Eleryan, Washington Post, 25 June 2026 Perhaps the highest compliment for any festival is that its filmmakers tend to be repeats. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 21 June 2026 Cruise passengers familiar with Royal’s other Icon-class ships can find recognizable repeats in the dining lineup, including the AquaDome Market, Surfside Eatery, Basecamp, Chops Grille, Izumi and Hooked Seafood. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026 This movie fest repeats on the fourth Friday of the month in the summer at various locations. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 Plus 10 days ‘til World Cup, Barkov’s back, PSG repeats, insane French Open and more. Greg Cote may 31, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026 The same dysfunction repeats at the institutional level. James H. Lee, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeats
Verb
  • Bernstein reiterates Nvidia as outperform The firm said that Nvidia is a key player in the humanoid space.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 June 2026
  • Despite the grim cliffhanger, hope remains, Bradway reiterates.
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.
    Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • Erivo plays 23 characters and recites approximately 20,000 words of dialogue over the course of two hours.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 May 2026
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  • The financial media still quotes him here and there.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Both models get an 85-kWh battery pack, and Mercedes quotes a maximum range of 312 miles for the more powerful variant.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • The river guides become the architects of a system that replicates their judgment at scale.
    Jack O'Hara, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Named the SpiderCam, the prototype from Northwestern University replicates the manner in which the spiders' eyes allow the creatures to gauge distances before making a surprise sideways jump at some unsuspecting victim minding its own business.
    Shirl Leigh June 19, New Atlas, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • Complete 10–15 repetitions per leg.
    RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 24 June 2026
  • Aim for three sets of the exercise and keep the repetitions low, around three to five.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Galeotti explains that in a weaponized world, there is permanent chaos and constant battles, something that chimes with what is unfolding at the World Cup.
    Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • His preferred pastime is chess, which chimes with one of the more insightful descriptions of his character, offered by Kompany in January 2025.
    New York Times, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • Trump added that oil exports from Iran could once again be bottlenecked at the Strait of Hormuz if the United States renews military strikes on Iran.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • But the review should never have happened, because it was only recommended based on slow-motion replays.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • After having watched a few replays, Claus, indeed, showed Balogun a red card.
    Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

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