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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
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The women repeated the feat in France, where they were sent to clear a similar backlog.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
That’s plenty of time to run up the score domestically with repeat business and powerful word of mouth.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2024
In a bid to impose heavier penalties on repeat criminal offenders, top Southern California law enforcement officials announced a new initiative Wednesday to target and try more suspects under federal guidelines.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
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Verb
Advertisement Harbaugh, so moved by Herbert’s simple message, jotted it down to repeat later.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The women repeated the feat in France, where they were sent to clear a similar backlog.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
While departing daytime talk shows whose finales air in May often stay in repeats through the summer until they are replaced in the fall, that won’t happen with The Talk.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
That’s plenty of time to run up the score domestically with repeat business and powerful word of mouth.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Looking to become the first repeat national champion since 2007, UConn has the exact same record (25-3) through 28 games as the last back-to-back champ, Florida in ’07.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2024
In a bid to impose heavier penalties on repeat criminal offenders, top Southern California law enforcement officials announced a new initiative Wednesday to target and try more suspects under federal guidelines.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeat
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Unfortunately, presenters frequently go on far too long in their answers, often reiterating parts of the presentation.Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove reiterated Friday their position that the only acceptable option is overturning his conviction and dismissing his indictment, writing that anything less will interfere with the transition process and his ability to lead the country.MICHAEL R. SISAK AND JENNIFER PELTZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Now Sun Moon Rising Personalized Embroidered Dad Hat Your giftee can save a little time reciting their big three with this cool, custom dad hat.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
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Or should fans of the film be empowered to lean into the joy and fun, reciting the words to their favorite songs? Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the record-breaking box office smash, is weighing in on the discussion.Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2024
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The European Union and World Health Organization (WHO) echoed U.S. concerns flagging the vitality of women health care workers in Afghanistan, a nation now under a militaristic regime following the U.S. withdrawal of troops from the region and the Taliban’s takeover in 2021.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris echoed Biden’s stance during her campaign as the Democratic nominee in the presidential election.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the company has been able to expand its product line and shipping capabilities through e-commerce developments, the team has remained focused on replicating the in-store customer experience.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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But perhaps the closest any firm has come to replicating the buzz was this past February, when OpenAI first teased its video-generating AI model, Sora.Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Convention is a powerful force, honored in history, enshrined in law, reinforced by repetition, and subject to change only through constant, unstoppable pressure.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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The numbing, rinse-repeat repetition is still a grind.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Yet, persistent frustration over elevated prices under the Biden-Harris administration contributed to voters' decision last month to return Donald Trump to the White House.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Huang might consider embroidering the Intel logo in the lining of his famous leather jackets as a persistent reminder of how the mighty can fall.Steven Levy, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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This would appear to chime with the priorities the SPL outlined at the start of the current season.Matt Slater, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Related article Meet the 80-year-old Miss Universe Korea contestant proving age is just a number The beauty pageant world has been forced to modernize in recent years, as the values the shows traditionally embraced do not chime with younger generations.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Fagerlund explained that Richards memorizes word lists as visual patterns.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Back at his hotel, Daniels had 15 sketches to memorize and a VHS tape of Leno hosting a recent episode of The Tonight Show.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Repeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeat. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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