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
Each routine is taught slowly and clearly, with plenty of repetition so everyone can feel confident and comfortable.
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Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Looking for repetition This is one of those cases where theory came before discovery.
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John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Complete 10–15 repetitions per leg.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
Months before Betts fielded a grounder from Alejandro Kirk to start the double play that clinched the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series title, the shortstop was running repetitions of the exact play on a practice field.
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Looking for repetition This is one of those cases where theory came before discovery.
—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Complete 10–15 repetitions per leg.
—
Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
Months before Betts fielded a grounder from Alejandro Kirk to start the double play that clinched the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series title, the shortstop was running repetitions of the exact play on a practice field.
—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetition
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This would avoid a repeat of the Champions League final in May, which saw Paris Saint-Germain win both coin tosses to decide the end they were taken from and their order.
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But the modern operator also needs better data, better attribution, and better tools to see which guests drive revenue, influence, repeat visits, and reputation.
Noun
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But the review should never have happened, because it was only recommended based on slow-motion replays.
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After having watched a few replays, Claus, indeed, showed Balogun a red card.
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“Repetition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetition. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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