as in repeat
the act of saying or doing over again
this conversation feels like a replay of the last time we hashed over the subject
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Recent Examples of replay
Vonn's teammate Breezy Johnson covered her face while sitting in the leader's chair as the replay of Vonn's crash played on the big screen in the venue.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Peacock is the primary streaming home for the Olympic 2026 coverage, offering live streams, replays and exclusive events.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
This co-op multiplayer experience will support the entire campaign and optional gameplay modifiers that aim to make replays more enticing and challenging.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Many coaches and fans would like to see the league further bolster the use of technology and expand the replay system.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Peacock is the primary streaming home for the Olympic 2026 coverage, offering live streams, replays and exclusive events.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
This co-op multiplayer experience will support the entire campaign and optional gameplay modifiers that aim to make replays more enticing and challenging.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Many coaches and fans would like to see the league further bolster the use of technology and expand the replay system.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replay
Noun
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This prevents repeat attempts from the same source and reduces future interruptions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Every year, there are about 605,000 new heart attacks, and 200,000 are repeat attacks.—
Care Resource,
Miami Herald,
13 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
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“Replay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replay. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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