repeating

verb

Definition of repeatingnext
present participle of repeat
1
as in reiterating
to say or state again I repeated the address over and over until I had it memorized

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2
as in reciting
to give from memory repeated correctly all the verses she had memorized

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3
as in echoing
to say after another now repeat the oath after me

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4
as in replicating
to make or do again try not to repeat your mistakes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeating
  1. reciting
  2. replicating
  3. renewing
Verb
  • And so, on June 15, 2024, Ashley and Nick became husband and wife, reciting their vows in front of the most important people in their lives, including their baby boy, Nico, who was dressed to impress and to match daddy for his first wedding.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Many Jewish people will attend services at synagogues or other congregations, reciting prayers and singing special songs.
    Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of reciting
Verb
  • What begins as a tool for convenience could grow out of control, replicating and consuming resources, and eventually overshadowing us.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Simply replicating last year’s budget for your SaaS expenditures won’t cut it anymore.
    Ben Pippenger, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of replicating
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  • The amenity gives prospects another reason to sign leases at client buildings, and current residents one more factor in favor of renewing their leases.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Compare costs by getting quotes from a few insurers before renewing your policy.
    Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of renewing
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