as in repeat
the act of saying or doing over again
the repetition of the honor society's oath at the initiation ceremonies got old really quickly
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Recent Examples of repetition
And proceed with caution: Begin with low weights and just a few repetitions.
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
In its repetition, grandeur, and astounding silence, the composition carves out life, death, and the afterlife.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
When trust is established, your messaging can resonate more, requiring less repetition and making your communication efforts more efficient.
—Carol Howley, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Perform this exercise for three sets of 10-20 repetitions (reps).
—Jakob Roze, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
In its repetition, grandeur, and astounding silence, the composition carves out life, death, and the afterlife.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
When trust is established, your messaging can resonate more, requiring less repetition and making your communication efforts more efficient.
—Carol Howley, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Perform this exercise for three sets of 10-20 repetitions (reps).
—Jakob Roze, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for repetition
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“Repetition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetition. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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