as in often
many times
the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage
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Recent Examples of over and over
The oddly fickle and precise mix of atmospheric ingredients needed to generate tornadoes just happens to have occurred over and over again since mid-March—and the season isn’t over yet.
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Death is the ultimate horror villain; it can’t be killed or identified or (as these movies prove over and over again) defeated.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The terror weaves across decades and across the globe, but the threads themselves loop back on themselves over and over again.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 13 May 2025
That is the easiest part of my job, falling in love with Audra McDonald over and over again.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Death is the ultimate horror villain; it can’t be killed or identified or (as these movies prove over and over again) defeated.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The terror weaves across decades and across the globe, but the threads themselves loop back on themselves over and over again.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 13 May 2025
That is the easiest part of my job, falling in love with Audra McDonald over and over again.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
Adverb
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Compared to other vacations, cruises are relatively long and expensive and involve many more moving parts — from getting to the departure point to your stay onboard to visiting multiple ports of call (often in foreign countries).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Wins at any Grand Slam count for a lot, but Shelton said at Roland Garros there is something else on the line for this group, who often get classified as athletes with big power but lower tennis IQ.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Her sartorial formula of bold animal prints, striking patterns and maximalist faux-fur coats conveys her constantly active problem-solving and abstract-thinking skills.—
Fawnia Soo Hoo,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Mikal Bridges repeatedly met Tyrese Haliburton in the backcourt, helping to disrupt the All-Star point guard, who finished with eight points on 2-of-7 shooting with six assists.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The State Department reportedly justified its decision by accusing the school of repeatedly failing to combat antisemitism on campus.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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To prevent mold and bacteria from forming, wash them more frequently and store fresh towels in a non-humid space such as a linen closet.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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The client knows that and will come back again and again.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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While your exit strategy should be personal, certain value drivers show up again and again.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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My house never looks like that and my stomach certainly isn’t that flat and why do recipes always take 20 minutes longer than described?—
Audrey Ingram,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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No matter how firm our beauty boundaries may be, a product will always come around and test them.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20over. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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