ad nauseam
adverb
ad nau·se·am
ad-ˈnȯ-zē-əm 
also -ˌam
: to a sickening or excessive degree
a topic that has been discussed and analyzed ad nauseam
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While the relative merits of their basketball bona fides can be—and most definitely have been—argued ad nauseam, James spoke up on uncomfortable topics.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
That’s a question Kim Alexander, president of the nonpartisan California Voter Foundation, has been answering ad nauseam for years.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
These narratives aren't new, but they were certainly highlighted and discussed ad nauseam on shows.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
At over two hours in length, its points are made with clarity before being repeated ad nauseam.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 May 2026
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Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
That’s a question Kim Alexander, president of the nonpartisan California Voter Foundation, has been answering ad nauseam for years.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
These narratives aren't new, but they were certainly highlighted and discussed ad nauseam on shows.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
At over two hours in length, its points are made with clarity before being repeated ad nauseam.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ad nauseam
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“Ad nauseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ad%20nauseam. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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