REPEATED Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ri-ˈpē-təd

Definition of repeated

as in frequent

appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time made repeated attempts to get in touch with her

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repeated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of repeat

as in reiterated

to say or state again I repeated the address over and over until I had it memorized

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as in recited

to give from memory repeated correctly all the verses she had memorized

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read

as in echoed

to say after another now repeat the oath after me

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as in replicated

to make or do again try not to repeat your mistakes

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Recent Examples of repeated

Adjective

Wet grass itself is generally not fragile, but repeated walking, playing, or mowing on it causes damage. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 2026 Authenticity is built through small, repeated alignments, not dramatic declarations. — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Verb

The documentarian appeared hesitant to speculate on why Holmes repeated that phrase to him during their latest phone call. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026 The same principle is repeated on the walls, which are composed of a sequence of upholstered panels. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repeated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeated

Adjective

Over time, the sinkholes became more frequent, and county workers struggled to inspect the entire pipe with their own equipment.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The link between frequent, accidental naps and dementia remained just as strong, suggesting that changes in napping habits can show up years before a formal diagnosis.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequent

Verb

In the studies reviewed, use of melatonin and Ambien was associated with less pain and lower opioid use, the doctor reiterated.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
On Wednesday’s earnings call, Comcast co-CEO Mike Cavanagh — who is set to become CEO of the standalone NBCU — reiterated the rationale for the spin-off.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of reiterated

Verb

Once Walsh and Colton recited their vows and were officially declared husband and wife, their attendants sent a parachute announcing the news to the people on the ground.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026
As Margaritora led the procedure, Gemelli’s medical staff recited the rosary prayer in the hospital chapel.

— Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of recited

Verb

Connecticut dermatologist Omar Ibrahimi echoed the point to Business Insider, saying the molecules will not reach the dermis where collagen lives.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
His language closely echoed that of a letter Netanyahu had issued to Macron a week earlier.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of echoed

Verb

That knowledge cannot be acquired in a board meeting or replicated in an accelerator program.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
The design, which was created by an in-house team supported by an outside architectural firm, will be replicated in eight more stores slated to open between now and February.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of replicated

Adjective

The Finnish firm Posiva will also need to submit periodic safety assessments every decade.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
That restraint, even if disrupted by periodic rounds of fighting with Hamas, endeared Netanyahu to mainstream Israelis, who could pretend that the conflict was a thing of the past and all but forget about the Palestinians.

— Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of periodic

Verb

Smith had her part of the speech memorized and was able to wrap up her portion of the tribute after a beat.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Others are employing the old-fashioned strategy deployed by their parents, strutting up to storefronts with resume in hand and elevator pitch memorized.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

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