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
For Johnson, the public mistrust felt like a replay of Covid.
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Brandy Zadrozny, NBC news, 4 June 2025
Formats that deliver excitement in 90, 60 or even 30 minutes align better with modern lifestyles than marathon games filled with commercial breaks and replay reviews.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 24 May 2025
Those expecting a replay of that film should leave those thoughts at the door.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Clark’s third personal foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1 while Boston and Reese each drew technical fouls following a replay review by the referees.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Brandy Zadrozny, NBC news, 4 June 2025
Formats that deliver excitement in 90, 60 or even 30 minutes align better with modern lifestyles than marathon games filled with commercial breaks and replay reviews.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 24 May 2025
Those expecting a replay of that film should leave those thoughts at the door.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Clark’s third personal foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1 while Boston and Reese each drew technical fouls following a replay review by the referees.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replay
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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Disjointed communication between interviewers often leads to repetition and confusion.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Lifting heavier weights or successfully completing more repetitions are other signs of muscle gain.—
Jennifer Steinhoff,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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“Replay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replay. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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