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as in to reiterate
to say or state again
I repeated the address over and over until I had it memorized
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as in repetition
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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as in persistent
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Recent Examples of repeat
Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
MoCA can involve being asked to repeat five words immediately, and then asked to repeat them again after some time has passed; identifying animals; and drawing the hands on a clock to indicate a certain time.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Eric Samulski, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Nobody wants a repeat of that if Liverpool start labouring in their bid to seal the title.
—David Ornstein, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The Huskies, fresh off a 30-point victory over San Diego State, look unbeatable in their quest to become the first repeat national champion in 17 years.
—Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
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Verb
On Capitol Hill, Greer made clear that China was taking a much harder line, and repeated that Trump's plans to impose new tariffs would go forward as scheduled for midnight.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
MoCA can involve being asked to repeat five words immediately, and then asked to repeat them again after some time has passed; identifying animals; and drawing the hands on a clock to indicate a certain time.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Dodgers should absolutely be heavy favorites, and given their investments and all the fanfare, anything short of a repeat should be considered a disappointment.
—Eric Samulski, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Nobody wants a repeat of that if Liverpool start labouring in their bid to seal the title.
—David Ornstein, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The calendar has flipped and the construction remains ongoing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, from the cranes looming over their multimillion-dollar renovations at Dodger Stadium to bolstering a roster seeking to be the first repeat World Series champions since the turn of the century.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The Huskies, fresh off a 30-point victory over San Diego State, look unbeatable in their quest to become the first repeat national champion in 17 years.
—Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeat
Verb
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Xi reiterated a pledge to improve market access, ensure equal treatment for foreign businesses and strengthen communication with foreign investors.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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The advocates reiterated their concerns that the policy was unnecessary and being rolled out too quickly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After her, Lily recites all the things his mother had promised to teach her: to speak Russian, to make dumplings, to grow vegetables.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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As the father-daughter duo sat together in a chair, Carmen recited various words to her dad, who then had to try to define them.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Representative Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, echoed ethics concerns.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The language echoed the statements of United Nations officials and international war crimes investigators about the death toll in Gaza, which according to health officials there has passed 50,000, with about a third of the casualties under 18.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He’s had a career season for Sacramento and will need to replicate it for the Kings to return to the postseason.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This groundbreaking robot uses advanced artificial intelligence to replicate natural gestures and deliberate actions with striking accuracy.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One was a perfectionist who gave performances of stunning power that sometimes became smoothed out and even bland through repetition; the other was full of surprises—always discovering things, a sensibility always in the making.—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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Her life is rooted in the routine and repetition of training and school among (supportive) peers, whether serve-and-volleys or German class.—
Nicolas Rapold,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The rapid rise of ransomware attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and data breaches has created an environment of persistent uncertainty, leaving organizations grappling with how to stay resilient in the face of evolving threats.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Concerns about a potential recession have also been heightened by an unpredictable stock market, declining consumer confidence and persistent inflationary pressures.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The dialogue chimes with the jarringly confrontational tone Trump’s team has taken towards Europe, particularly on contributions to NATO and on the war in Ukraine, which have sparked a race on the continent to shore up its own military readiness.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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Since posting, more than 8,000 people have chimed into the original conversation, adding their thoughts on the situation, many agreeing with her that weddings have gotten out of control.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As for summoning up that resume, even a youngster would have an impossible time memorizing Freeman's epic cinematic roster.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nielson testified in a death penalty sentencing in which prosecutors brought in lyrics to argue that the defendant was smart enough to memorize lines despite his IQ being below average.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Repeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeat. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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