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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Lown asked them to play some parts over and over again. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026 The water is then sent back into the loop, where the process is repeated over and over again. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 Tangy and tart with a buttery crust, you'll be asked for this recipe over and over. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 Subers pushed back against the notion that relying on voluntary treatment, better applied, will ever reach the small population that is often picked up during 911 calls over and over again. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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