repetition

noun

ˌre-pə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce repetition (audio)
Definition of repetitionnext
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 Practice and repetition are keys to learning, particularly for developing math skills. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 26 Aug. 2026 Perform five to eight repetitions, then reverse the direction. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Built around the rapid pulse of Jersey club, the track favors repetition, percussion and physical energy over a traditional verse-chorus structure. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 To break up the repetition and prevent the books from visually overwhelming the living room, Lee suggests styling visually lighter items like plants and candles among books. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repetition
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  1. repeat
  2. replay
Noun
  • The funding bill passed by a 90-6 vote in the Senate, showing that lawmakers from both political parties want to avoid a repeat of the two historic shutdowns that occurred this past year.
    — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Oswego avoided sending the ball near the speedy Konkey on kickoffs to prevent a repeat of last week’s scoring on a return.
    — Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeat
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  • The live event has ended, but the full replay and CyberGuy Money Protection checklist are available now.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Harper was called safe on a daring steal of home off Martin, but the call was overturned by replay, ending the inning.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of replay

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“Repetition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetition. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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