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
Aside from the occasional cutscene, the game asked players to kill, tirelessly, over and over.
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Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
Daniel should think about using that move over and over.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The child tax credit over and over again comes back as the most substantial benefit to our economy from an investment perspective.
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
To really jump-start life, the lightning proposed by Miller and Urey would need to dump material into the same puddle over and over again, which seems rather unlikely.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
Daniel should think about using that move over and over.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The child tax credit over and over again comes back as the most substantial benefit to our economy from an investment perspective.
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
To really jump-start life, the lightning proposed by Miller and Urey would need to dump material into the same puddle over and over again, which seems rather unlikely.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
Adverb
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Too often, even luxury hotels contribute to that feeling—offering flashy opulence but leaving little room for true rest, connection, or meaning.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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This was despite the fact that women’s Grand Slam finals often have higher viewership numbers than the men’s finals do.—
Gavriella Epstein-Lightman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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On Etna’s north face, young volcanic soil constantly rejuvenates itself, creating an unusual ecosystem.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The weekly specials rotate constantly, which means there's always something new to try. pondicheri.com, 2800 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098 Maximo This newer concept has rightfully gained praise and popularity amongst locals.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Guadarrama always responded immediately, and repeatedly followed up.—
Adam Iscoe,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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This month alone, the Miami resident has repeatedly been spotted frolicking with boyfriend Joaquim Valente out on the water (many times on private boat trips).—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Yet the frequently stunning Music is still, in its way, telling a story suited to its times.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Player Endorsements And Commercials March Madness frequently serves as a catalyst for college basketball players in both the men’s and women’s tournaments to raise their profile through unexpected team runs and impressive individual performances.—
Joe Sabin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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One lesson from the anti-CAA protests is that change doesn’t always start at the top.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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But whatever the method, the goal was always to delight and one-up each other.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20over. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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