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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Davis and other residents have spoken out again and again about the water that can resemble urine pouring from their taps. Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026 Apple would go on to revolutionize the tech industry, creating innovative, intuitive and beautiful gadgets billions of people would buy again and again. Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 The rule exists because of a pattern instructors see again and again. Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026 Throughout the retreat, the series’ core elements are reiterated again and again, both in formal class time and casual conversation on our hike, at mealtimes, or around daily craft circles. Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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