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rerun Antonyms
Opposite of rerun
Because the opposite of rerun shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A television program, film, or radio broadcast that is shown or aired again after its initial broadcast.
Usage Example
"During the summer months, the network mainly airs reruns of popular sitcoms."
Strongest
premiere
debut
• verb (Context 2)
To broadcast, screen, or stage a television show, film, or performance again.
Usage Example
"The local theater decided to premiere the classic sci-fi trilogy over the weekend."
Strongest
premiere
Strong
debut
Similar words to rerun
Words similar to rerun shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
rebroadcast
repeat
reshow
redo
retransmission
replay
rematch
recurrence
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Rerun. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/rerun