as in redundant
marked by repetition
the repetitive lyrics of so many rock songs
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Recent Examples of repetitive
While human surgeons remain essential, robots are taking over the high-precision, repetitive tasks that require a level of consistency people simply cannot match.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
These tools also allow students to explore and create rather than requiring them to complete repetitive drills.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
These tools are often used to support focus, reduce stress or simply provide a repetitive action.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Another complaint, similar to complaints made about Instagram, is that images tend to look generic or repetitive.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
These tools also allow students to explore and create rather than requiring them to complete repetitive drills.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
These tools are often used to support focus, reduce stress or simply provide a repetitive action.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Another complaint, similar to complaints made about Instagram, is that images tend to look generic or repetitive.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitive
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Museums routinely sell works from their collection, sometimes pieces that are not top-notch or that are considered redundant, as a way to raise funds for new acquisitions, and in 2000, the museum put the painting up for sale.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some items might appear redundant but are actually quite useful.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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After a debut season as shocking and raw as Aunt Lydia’s aforementioned act of discipline, Bruce Miller’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s landmark novel drifted into repetitious patterns with a familiarity that dulled their impact.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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Featuring four distinct stories (including Overlook hit MLM), this zany, bloody, wacko tale of inequality is sure to galvanize anyone who has ever felt lost in a sea of menial repetitious tasks.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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And in unassuming buildings scattered across Los Angeles, a reiterative imagining of community theater would continue, one Thursday night at a time.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Amabile says lawmakers need to look at efficiencies across state government, including duplicative programs in various departments.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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By design, the platform should reduce suppliers’ duplicative audits tied to overlapping brand requests.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitive. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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