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

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

The state is sizable—447 miles long from north to south and 361 miles wide from east to west—which gives you all the more reason to return again and again to uncover more of its charms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Weinstein, first publicly accused of wrongdoing in 2017 and arrested in 2018, has already served more than six years in prison as his case has cycled again and again through the criminal justice system. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

As a result, contracts typically get renewed again and again regardless of the company’s performance. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 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