Thesaurus results for REPETITION

repetition

noun

ˌre-pə-ˈti-shən

Definition of repetition

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 With Dru Smith sidelined by a calf strain sustained during training camp, Larsson had wound up taking repetitions at point guard, including during that preseason-opening victory over the Raptors. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Adjust the difficulty up or down by adding or lowering repetitions, weight or speed. — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2026 The repetition should feel especially galling since the team already earned its promotion last week, making the climax of this week’s match just getting butts in seats. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026 So too is the poet’s journey—a series of declarations, and a repetition of change. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repetition

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Noun

French authorities are intent on preventing a repeat of recent violent unrest.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Huntington’s is the result of a three-letter repeat, and researchers have spent years attempting to lower the levels of the RNA and protein this gene produces.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of repeat

Noun

During the ensuing replay review, Porter stood with his arms around Brown, offering encouragement.

— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026
The video replay almost confirmed as such, but nonetheless, as Skattebo pointed out, a fine might be coming his way from the league due to the unnecessary roughness call.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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