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

Across the research, historical examples, and personal stories explored in the book, the same two-sided GRP pattern appears again and again. — Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

But few pieces of writing so deftly captured how the political and media cycles would play out over the next 10 years, again and again and again. — David MacK, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

In our conversations with [streaming] platforms, studios and producers, IP comes up again and again. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

Kate Middleton has been the contemporary pioneer of the trend, sporting pieces again and again by Jenny Packham, McQueen and other designers and labels. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 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