as in often
many times
as she's gotten older, Grandma has tended to ask the same things again and again
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Recent Examples of again and again
Madoc rapes her, again and again, and his career blossoms in the most extraordinary way.
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Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Similar to Goosebumps’ first season, the series nods to the cycle of growing up and the way kids face dangers their parents try — and sometimes fail — to protect them from, again and again.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Over the course of an hour-long conversation, Winn stressed this point again and again: The organization’s goal will be to produce winning ballplayers, not just to develop measurable skills.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
And Ross’s own refined lines, his powers of observation and ironclad resistance to cliché yielding perfect descriptions again and again.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Similar to Goosebumps’ first season, the series nods to the cycle of growing up and the way kids face dangers their parents try — and sometimes fail — to protect them from, again and again.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Over the course of an hour-long conversation, Winn stressed this point again and again: The organization’s goal will be to produce winning ballplayers, not just to develop measurable skills.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
And Ross’s own refined lines, his powers of observation and ironclad resistance to cliché yielding perfect descriptions again and again.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
Adverb
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The size of damages are often far lower than in the U.S.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
20 Jan. 2025
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The music is often reliably well curated (see previous sentence about the baristas).—
David G. Allan,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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His desire to be a pilot fits a personality that’s constantly looking to push himself.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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But no one tells you about the mental toll of constantly questioning yourself.—
Joe Altieri,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Shoppers shared that they were repeatedly impressed by its ample interior space and can pack far more than expected.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Studies have repeatedly found evidence that dairy may lower the risk of breast cancer but have reached differing conclusions about whether dairy promotes or staves off prostate cancer.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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By bypassing the hazardous waters around the Stad peninsula, the tunnel will eliminate the need for navigating its frequently rough seas and powerful currents.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Well aware that many American designers aren’t rushing to dress Trump, as was the case in 2017 when several like Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs publicly said so, Pierre frequently shops retail in New York City to find options for her.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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With a large open deck, natural wood accents, and surfboard decor, their house was viewed over and over by our readers.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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By repeating this process over and over, three-dimensional objects can be built up in successive layers.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again%20and%20again. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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