This program is a rerun.
Source: tatoeba (57468)
Rerun
/ɹiːˈɹʌn/
Synonyms for "rerun" (34 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (7)
Strong matches (10)
Noun(9 words)
Verb(1 words)
Related words (17)
Noun(11 words)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: broadcast, commercial, encore, experimental cycle, let.
- Sentence evidence is available for rerun, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
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 "rerun".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "rerun"
Keep "rerun" 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 "rerun" 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 "rerun", 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 "rerun" 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
21 entriesShowing 16 of 21 words.
More specific
16 entriesanalysis rerunbatch rerunclassic film rerunconfirmation rundata rerunlab replicationreplayreplication runretelecastsecond showingsimulation rerunsports reruntest reruntv rerunvalidation runverification run
Collocations
12 entriesbroadcast rerunclassic film rerunencore broadcastrerun analysisrerun experimentrerun modelrerun programrerun schedulererun scriptrerun simulationsports reruntv rerun
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
1 translations across 1 languages.
Korean
1 entries- 재경주(再競走)하다 verb (run (a race) again)
Sample sentences
16 total sentences available.
Today's show is a rerun.
Source: tatoeba (3547482)
There was a rerun of the episode last night.
Source: tatoeba (9674000)
In the raining morning of the 26th of March of 2022, I ate a cheese pizza slice and drank iced diet cola at the pizzeria. On the big screen with sound off was a show about cheetahs in a savannah. In the grey afternoon, I was there again to eat a butter chicken slice and drink a cold diet cola. On the big screen was the rerun of the cheetah show. Homebound, I saw my Oriental lady neighbour pressure washing her driveway.
Source: tatoeba (10738705)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "rerun"?
Closest matches include broadcast, commercial, encore, experimental cycle, let.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "rerun"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.