repeated
adjective
re·peat·ed
ri-ˈpē-təd 
1
: renewed or recurring again and again
repeated changes of plan
2
: said, done, or presented again
Synonyms
Examples of repeated in a Sentence
The landlord ignored her repeated requests to have the stove repaired.
He never succeeded in spite of repeated attempts.
Recent Examples on the Web
Repeat behavior, repeat punishment Many parents described similar situations, though, in which a child routinely got in trouble for repeated behavior.
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Sarah Butrymowicz, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
None of the exits come as a big surprise, as Armstead’s lack of availability due to repeated injuries made his $17.4 million salary and $28.4 cap number problematic.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024
The defendants lost on the first claim, persistent and repeated fraud, before the trial even started.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2024
Despite recent and repeated calls from investors to address these actions, the Board appears to have failed to uphold its legal duty to ensure that Mr. Musk act in the best interest of Tesla.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 20 July 2023
The Nazi claim had no basis in reality, while the Israeli claim stems from actual and repeated acts of violence.
—Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2023
Some spots in the Sierra Nevada mountains received up to 200% more snowpack than normal due to repeated rounds of atmospheric rivers that slammed the West Coast during the winter season.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 June 2023
The attorneys for the plaintiffs describe more extensive and repeated misconduct.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2023
Some ingredients stuck to the pan during cooking, but with proper and repeated seasoning, this wok’s nonstick qualities will increase over time.
—L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
Sarah Butrymowicz, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
None of the exits come as a big surprise, as Armstead’s lack of availability due to repeated injuries made his $17.4 million salary and $28.4 cap number problematic.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024
The defendants lost on the first claim, persistent and repeated fraud, before the trial even started.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2024
Despite recent and repeated calls from investors to address these actions, the Board appears to have failed to uphold its legal duty to ensure that Mr. Musk act in the best interest of Tesla.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 20 July 2023
The Nazi claim had no basis in reality, while the Israeli claim stems from actual and repeated acts of violence.
—Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2023
Some spots in the Sierra Nevada mountains received up to 200% more snowpack than normal due to repeated rounds of atmospheric rivers that slammed the West Coast during the winter season.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 June 2023
The attorneys for the plaintiffs describe more extensive and repeated misconduct.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2023
Some ingredients stuck to the pan during cooking, but with proper and repeated seasoning, this wok’s nonstick qualities will increase over time.
—L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
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repeated
adjective
re·peat·ed
ri-ˈpēt-əd
: done or happening again and again : frequent
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