The introduction of video replays to sport was a surprisingly fundamental change.
Source: tatoeba (934473)
Replays
Synonyms for "replays" (16 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (4)
Noun(4 words)
Related words (8)
Noun(8 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: duplication, playback, reair, rebroadcast, recurrence.
- Sentence evidence is available for replays, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "replays".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "replays"
Keep "replays" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "replays" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "replays", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "replays" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
11 entriesaudio replaydelayed replayevent replaygame replayinstant replayinstant replay reviewlog replayslow motion replayslow motion reviewtransaction replayvideo replay
Collocations
12 entriesbroadcast replayscondensed replaysgame replaysinstant replayinstant replaysreplay analysisreplay bufferreplay datareplay footagereplay valuevideo replayvideo replays
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Eighteen years ago, more than 60% of Americans watched as the worst terror attack ever to occur on U.S. soil unfolded on television — either in real time or in repeated replays.
Source: tatoeba (8181734)
Cris’ comment coming through my high definition tv made me think if it was still true that “you had to be there.” Comparing what I saw in “real definition,” I can attest watching on modern television is in many ways better. The close up perspectives, sweeping panoramic shots, super slow motion replays all display the action as you could never see it from a stadium seat or standing on the sidelines.
Source: tatoeba (12168468)
Helsen and his group are working on another on project that could make referees’ jobs easier. They are studying whether slow-motion video replays should be used to review disputed calls.
Source: tatoeba (12294200)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "replays"?
Closest matches include duplication, playback, reair, rebroadcast, recurrence.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "replays"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.