repeat
verb (used with object)
to say or utter again (something already said).
repeating
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present participleof repeat.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It is a chilling dynamic that keeps repeating itself in American culture, and one at the heart of “American Hostage,” a dramatic miniseries making its debut Sunday on MGM+.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
These repeating bulges are not simply decorative details.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
Robinson was in prison at the time for repeating defamatory statements about a Syrian teenager, against court orders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
During the night, we cycle through different stages of sleep in repeating patterns, usually every 90 minutes.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Try not to sing too loudly while the class is repeating each phrase; strive for singing independence among students.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
