as in often
many times
as she's gotten older, Grandma has tended to ask the same things again and again
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of again and again
The terrible choice Joel faced in Salt Lake City is echoed again and again as Ellie struggles to become the hero of her own journey.
—
Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Afterward, the same vendor lock-in problem is likely to occur again and again.
—Ivo Ivanov, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Since returning to office on January 20, and during last year’s election, Trump has riffed again and again on seeking a third term.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
This never got past the drawing board stage, but the idea kept cropping up again and again with many variations on a circular shape and performance that spanned from interesting to rubbish.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for again and again
Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Afterward, the same vendor lock-in problem is likely to occur again and again.
—Ivo Ivanov, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Since returning to office on January 20, and during last year’s election, Trump has riffed again and again on seeking a third term.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
This never got past the drawing board stage, but the idea kept cropping up again and again with many variations on a circular shape and performance that spanned from interesting to rubbish.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for again and again
Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
Adverb
-
And while Millennials are often the nostalgic engine behind these promotions, Gen Z is helping drive demand.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
-
Myanmar’s junta government doesn’t often want others to intervene in its affairs.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
-
Since the launch of Billboard Arabia in 2023, Manal has been a recurring presence—an artist whose work constantly challenges norms and celebrates female empowerment.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Sai was a victim of her super aggressive gameplay that left other players constantly on edge.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
-
The prosecution repeatedly showed graphic crime scene images during its presentation.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
-
But the Trump administration has repeatedly criticized foreign aid as wasteful and accused agencies like USAID of pursuing political agendas.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
-
These leaders are frequently engaged by organizations experiencing stagnant growth or seeking to penetrate new markets.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
-
In today’s competitive real estate market, homes often sell quickly and sellers frequently dictate closing dates and other key terms.—
Lucas Bucl,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
-
Using cloning technology, Mickey is resurrected over and over again after scientists use him in deadly experiments to make the planet habitable for humans.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
-
This run was much about the Gators’ ability to come back over and over again in this tournament when things got dire.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again%20and%20again. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share