as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin
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Recent Examples of iteration
Blink Cincinnati is returning to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky next year, enveloping the region in a kaleidoscope of lights and sounds for its fifth iteration.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
Cameron curated the first two editions, while noted curators Franklin Sirmans and Trevor Schoonmaker organized the third and fourth iterations, respectively.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 July 2025
While consumer tech has often prioritized speed, convenience and rapid iteration, public safety technology needs to do all that and be built to withstand the worst days.
—Matthew Polega, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Not so in this latest iteration, the character’s first solo movie in 12 years.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
Cameron curated the first two editions, while noted curators Franklin Sirmans and Trevor Schoonmaker organized the third and fourth iterations, respectively.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 July 2025
While consumer tech has often prioritized speed, convenience and rapid iteration, public safety technology needs to do all that and be built to withstand the worst days.
—Matthew Polega, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Not so in this latest iteration, the character’s first solo movie in 12 years.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iteration
Noun
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Share learnings with the team to build trust and prevent repetition.—
Gisela Carere,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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These lessons are essential not only for historical literacy but also for understanding and preventing the repetition of past mistakes.—
Jane Tanaka,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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The coleslaw and barbecue sauce make this is a recipe to make on repeat all year long.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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This innovation fosters customer loyalty and provides the brand with a high percentage of repeat orders.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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He was waved home by third base coach Tim Leiper and was called safe before the call was overturned on replay review, ending the inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Adell was initially called out trying to advance but the Angels challenged and the call was overturned following a replay review.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iteration. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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