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as in reiterates
to say or state again
I repeated the address over and over until I had it memorized
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as in replicates
to make or do again
try not to repeat your mistakes
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as in repetitions
the act of saying or doing over again
if we don't want a repeat of last year's disastrous celebration, we had better do some more planning
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Recent Examples of repeats
Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The process repeats itself over and over again.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
However, since the languages are identical, the interpreter just repeats the exact same words verbatim after each line.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Aniston repeats after the impromptu trial run.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
While history never repeats perfectly, this framework offers another way to think about how conditions could evolve into 2026.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
The Sweet Alhambra takes the design to the next level with a watch in the clover shape on a bracelet that repeats the pattern and comes decked out with diamonds, mother-of-pearl, and a guilloched 18-karat gold dial.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2025
The actress repeats those words back, straining to speak.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
While history often repeats itself, Edwards warned recently that the circumstances surrounding this cycle’s inevitable collapse are fundamentally different, potentially leading to a deeper and more painful reckoning for the economy and the average investor.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
Andy Rose, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
As the cast and crew enjoys some time off for the holidays, fans can catch up on season 51 as the legendary NBC sketch show airs repeats of earlier episodes before returning in the new year.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Muenster repeats, downing Shiner again Muenster completed back-to-back state title campaigns, both against Shiner, as the Hornets downed the Comanches 28-0 to take the Class 2A Division II championship on Thursday morning before 7,397 looking on.
—Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025
With each new Burr special of the last few years, this pattern repeats, with a wall of defensive posturing and then a twist into near-tender self-examination.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Performances, usually eight to 12 showtimes in each city, start Thursday evening and run through Sunday — and the cycle repeats.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2025
He is also known for disliking repeats of his shows being played too often – another potential reason why Phoenix Nights remains hard to track down despite its enduring popularity.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2025
And to dramatize how easily the past repeats itself.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
One is if the Democratic turnout collapse that defined 2024 repeats itself—particularly in Passaic County, where anger over the Biden Administration’s handling of Gaza kept many Muslim voters home.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
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The Tribune repeats his charge that AIPAC influenced local Orthodox rabbis to pressure Leon to drop out of the race.
—Noun
In May 2022, site inspectors found 27 violations, 10 of them repeats of previous violations.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeats
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Deutsche Bank reiterates Oracle as buy The firm adds Oracle to its first-quarter fresh money best ideas list.—
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An indictment unsealed there reiterates longstanding charges, including drug trafficking, conspiracy, and narcoterrorism, but has dropped accusations related to the Cartel de las Olas.—
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The bright-eyed bear, named after writer Edgar Allan Poe, generates stories based on that selection and recites them aloud.—
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Once the camera’s red light goes on, Amaarae slips the device away and recites her questions from memory.—
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One is called the BEAST, which is a traction testing device that replicates the movements of an NFL player.—
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The report revealed that the new robotic system works by having a human operator wear a motion-sensing suit; whatever moves the person makes — punches, defensive maneuvers, or other actions — the robot replicates almost instantly.—
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Doing the same weight for the same number of repetitions in the long term won’t help with longevity.—
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Joel Paasch provided valuable practice repetitions during Warren’s run to the Class 4A state championship game last year, a source of pride for a first-year varsity reserve.—
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There are dings from streetcars on Canal Street, chimes from slot machines at Caesars New Orleans Hotel & Casino, and celebratory symphonies from innumerable trumpets on countless stages and streetcorners.—
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For his part, Elliott has impressed Villa personnel with his attitude and application, which chimes with Emery’s coaching staff’s uber-meticulous professional standards.—
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The article quotes two current professors but doesn’t explore why other faculty members critical of the school were too frightened to speak on the record in what Corcoran described as a campus finally open to different opinions.—
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Leapmotor quotes a 450-mile range on the WLTP cycle, which is always a little generous, so figure closer to 375 miles under the EPA protocol.—
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The new movie picks up soon after the events of The Way of Water and finds the Sully family reeling after the death of Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri's (Zoe Saldaña) eldest son Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), as series villain Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang) renews his efforts to find and capture Jake.—
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Nothing renews a room like a fresh coat of paint.—
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Peacock – The streaming service has exclusive rights to most EPL matches every week and also offers replays.—
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Cardell Williams hit Jordan Williams with an 18-yard pass to the Vandals 2-yard line with 12 seconds to play, and despite replays and still photos that showed that the receiver landed out of bounds, the call was upheld by the officiating crew.—
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“Repeats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeats. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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