as in repeat
the act of saying or doing over again
the repetition of the honor society's oath at the initiation ceremonies got old really quickly
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Recent Examples of repetition
That’s one rep. Complete all repetitions on one side before switching sides.
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Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 27 May 2025
There’s freedom, and a profound understanding of craft, in repetition.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Having a longer workout will result in more calories being burned.
Frequency: The number of repetitions is another factor that impacts total calories burned.
—Laura Schober, Health, 13 May 2025
The dog learns through repetition and rewards to associate smell with a person and follow the scent, building up in distance and the scent’s duration.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 27 May 2025
There’s freedom, and a profound understanding of craft, in repetition.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Having a longer workout will result in more calories being burned.
Frequency: The number of repetitions is another factor that impacts total calories burned.
—Laura Schober, Health, 13 May 2025
The dog learns through repetition and rewards to associate smell with a person and follow the scent, building up in distance and the scent’s duration.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetition
Noun
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There are just two treatment rooms and a loyalty program fueled by repeat guests.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Follow the label as to proper application and possible repeat treatment needed.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
Noun
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In select regions, F1 TV Pro subscribers can tune in for live coverage on any device, along with the opportunity to catch up on full session replays and highlights afterward.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Watch a replay of the coverage from Fort Bragg above.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
10 June 2025
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“Repetition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetition. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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