as in repeat
the act of saying or doing over again
this conversation feels like a replay of the last time we hashed over the subject
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Recent Examples of replay
Pochettino was infuriated after television replays showed Sánchez handling the ball in the area after 66 minutes, with the Argentinean claiming that if the same thing had happened at the other end Mexico would have been given a penalty.
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Martin Rogers, New York Times, 7 July 2025
The collision was so gruesome, SportsNet LA, which was broadcasting the game, did not show replays.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
He was waved home by third base coach Tim Leiper and was called safe before the call was overturned on replay review, ending the inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
Adell was initially called out trying to advance but the Angels challenged and the call was overturned following a replay review.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
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Martin Rogers, New York Times, 7 July 2025
The collision was so gruesome, SportsNet LA, which was broadcasting the game, did not show replays.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
He was waved home by third base coach Tim Leiper and was called safe before the call was overturned on replay review, ending the inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
Adell was initially called out trying to advance but the Angels challenged and the call was overturned following a replay review.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replay
Noun
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That love and pride is reciprocal: In San Juan, a day before his show this Friday, bars and cars blasted his music on repeat.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
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Chelsea will host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in a repeat of the 2023-24 season’s final day in which the west London side won 6-0 at Old Trafford to clinch their fifth title.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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For example, listening skills are widely accepted as a core management competency, but deep listening techniques, such as listening for repetition, intentions, and expectations, take time to master.—
Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Matos is a longshot to make the 53-man roster but got a decent amount of repetitions Wednesday.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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“Replay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replay. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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