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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The challenge comes from doing a ton of repetitions of these tiny contractions—sometimes for minutes at a time.
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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
Nylander has mastered the art of the breakaway simply from repetition over his 10 seasons in the NHL.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Intermediate exercises have more complex movements and more repetitions.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Typically, Pilates exercises are performed in a sequence of three to five repetitions to build strength and improve flexibility.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
Nylander has mastered the art of the breakaway simply from repetition over his 10 seasons in the NHL.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Intermediate exercises have more complex movements and more repetitions.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Typically, Pilates exercises are performed in a sequence of three to five repetitions to build strength and improve flexibility.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Repetition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetition. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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