again and again

adverb

: at frequent intervals : often, repeatedly

Synonyms of again and again

• often
• constantly
• repeatedly
• frequently
• time and again
• time after time

Examples of again and again in a Sentence

as she's gotten older, Grandma has tended to ask the same things again and again

Recent Examples on the Web

One leader, willing to stand up again and again for what’s right. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026

Kidman though, as the internet has reminded us again and again, does not resemble most other women who have been on the earth for over half a century. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026

Others are trying to drive employees toward what are called Centers of Excellence—essentially hospitals or medical practices with high ratings that may save money in the long-term since employees won’t need to return again and again for care. — Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Mediocre jokes come back again and again and are weaker with every recurrence, zombies with limbs falling off. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for again and again

• materialmen
• airmen
• amen
• bullpen
• culmen
• flagmen
• gunmen
• lawmen
• oilmen
• playpen
• schoolmen
• tegmen