again and again

adverb

Synonyms of again and againnext
: at frequent intervals : often, repeatedly

Examples of again and again in a Sentence

as she's gotten older, Grandma has tended to ask the same things again and again
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Hanks' big-kid energy performance and Penny Marshall's deft direction make Big worth revisiting again and again. James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026 The Nets lost shooters again and again, and the Bulls punished them, hitting six of their first seven attempts from deep while shooting nearly 70% overall in the opening quarter. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026 Chouyatou Long Wool Peacoat The black peacoat everyone reaches for again and again. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026 Pampering, cozy, or practical gifts are always a hit — especially ones your friends can use again and again. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for again and again

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of again and again was in 1533

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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/again%20and%20again. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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