as in redundant
marked by repetition
the repetitive lyrics of so many rock songs
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At the time, left-handedness was associated with witchcraft, so crew members would have relied on their right hands and put more stress on their right sides during repetitive tasks on the ship, Shankland said.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Most complained of injuries to their backs, hands, shoulders, necks and knees, consistent with the repetitive agricultural work of bending, carrying and lifting.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The day’s repetitive beats are well observed, Tree learns valuable lessons about the true meaning of friendship, and things get even funnier in the sequel.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
This shift directly addresses the current burnout crisis in higher education administration — with up to 39% of administrative staff seeking a new role — by eliminating the overwhelming workloads and repetitive tasks that prevent staff from engaging in meaningful work.
—Vinay Bhaskara, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Most complained of injuries to their backs, hands, shoulders, necks and knees, consistent with the repetitive agricultural work of bending, carrying and lifting.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The day’s repetitive beats are well observed, Tree learns valuable lessons about the true meaning of friendship, and things get even funnier in the sequel.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
This shift directly addresses the current burnout crisis in higher education administration — with up to 39% of administrative staff seeking a new role — by eliminating the overwhelming workloads and repetitive tasks that prevent staff from engaging in meaningful work.
—Vinay Bhaskara, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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