again and again

adverb

Synonyms of again and againnext
: at frequent intervals : often, repeatedly

Examples of again and again in a Sentence

as she's gotten older, Grandma has tended to ask the same things again and again
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From oversized sofas to undersized rugs, interior designers and real estate pros see the same issues again and again; a few thoughtful adjustments can transform a space from crowded to cohesive. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026 The movie theater issue cropped up again and again. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026 Throughout the book, people ask her again and again to weigh in on current events or take a political stance. Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026 In interviews, some announced a resolve to take back the streets they had been driven from again and again. Kay Armin Serjoie, Time, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for again and again

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of again and again was in 1533

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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/again%20and%20again. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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