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

What’s surprsing, however, is that the two habits that turn up again and again in the closest, most durable couples suggest the guilt is misplaced. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

In his work, Hujar returned again and again to the spiritual life of his sitters—an invisible presence in his images. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

In lieu of new material or commercialization of his properties, we are left to sit with and pore over the works Salinger left behind for us again and again. — Adam Messinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

The property offers a variety of programs and activities for children and families, priding itself on being a multigenerational spot to return to again and again. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 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