over and over

adverb

Synonyms of over and overnext

Examples of over and over in a Sentence

the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage
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June 24, 2026 Today’s leaders need to be able to innovate over and over again despite fast-changing market conditions and a multitude of other uncertainities. Harvard Business Review, 24 June 2026 For example, rather than practicing an entire song on the piano over and over, separate out the hardest part. Liz Regalia, Parents, 23 June 2026 Her videos generate billions of views, thanks to an audience that watches them over and over again. Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Bernardo’s performance levels that season were lower than ever, at a time when a City team lacking legs got exploited over and over again. Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for over and over

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of over and over was in the 15th century

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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20and%20over. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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