as in repeat
the act of saying or doing over again
his second marriage turned out to be a reprise of the first one: equally disastrous, simply shorter
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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
the prosecutor's closing statement effectively reprised the case against the defendant
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Recent Examples of reprise
Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
The latter scene will have a reprise on Monday as plunging temperatures have moved the second Trump inaugural ceremony indoors.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
Keith Langston, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
McClure has also dipped his toes in stand-up comedy, having performed at the Hollywood Improv and elsewhere around L.A.
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Jim Parsons (Old Sheldon)
Jim Parsons reprises his signature role as Young Sheldon’s narrator, often introducing and closing episodes.
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The set was actually a reprise of the four-song showcase that the surviving members — and most of the above singers — played at the band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, although Lorde performed there instead of Violet Grohl.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
The latter scene will have a reprise on Monday as plunging temperatures have moved the second Trump inaugural ceremony indoors.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
The series became a massive hit — earning 16 Emmy nominations for its first season — and Armitage reprised his role for the show’s second run.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
McClure has also dipped his toes in stand-up comedy, having performed at the Hollywood Improv and elsewhere around L.A.
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Jim Parsons (Old Sheldon)
Jim Parsons reprises his signature role as Young Sheldon’s narrator, often introducing and closing episodes.
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprise
Noun
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His legs shook, seconds after his repeat win of the 13.1-mile race held every April.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Much of its viewing time is done through repeat library viewing.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The five Missouri students aren’t publicly named in the lawsuit, but their backgrounds are summarized.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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Motorola’s new flip phones include AI tools that can do things like analyze what’s on a phone’s screen to provide suggestions and summarize notifications.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Even her accessories choices have a sophisticated touch, especially her rounded gold-trim sunglasses and animal print oversized tote bag — replicate her look with the items below.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Will this new-look Oregon passing attack be able to replicate the recent success under Gabriel and, before him, Bo Nix? Tune in to the Big Ten Network on Saturday for the Oregon Spring Game.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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People who completed the 10 repetitions for each exercise easily for two consecutive sessions moved up to a harder version of the exercise.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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He was inspired by the terse, concrete lines of Gertrude Stein and the repetition printmaking of Andy Warhol.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In a letter to U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman formally outlined the league’s proposal.—
Meg Linehan,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Zelensky told journalists on Friday that Ukraine had outlined a list of security guarantees with London this week and will pursue his alternative plan following discussions with Trump in Rome on Saturday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sewell Avery, chairman of Montgomery Ward & Co., refused to renew a union contract on orders of the War Labor Board.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Yes, Fire Country has been renewed for a fourth season.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fox Sports also provided full match replays on its free streaming service, Tubi.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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The original call was safe but the Dodgers challenged and it was overturned on replay, ending the inning.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Reprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprise. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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