over and over

adverb

Synonyms of over and overnext

Examples of over and over in a Sentence

the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage
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As the writer said, Puerto Ricans on the island have voted for their wish to be a state and Congress, over and over again, doesn’t let Puerto Rico do it. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026 Without some structure for discussion and decision-making, families either avoid difficult conversations or keep having the same unresolved ones over and over again. Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 That could help during peak travel days, when lines get longer and airport workers have less time to answer the same questions over and over. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026 Congress has delivered over and over under the leadership of Mike Johnson. CBS News, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for over and over

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of over and over was in the 15th century

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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20and%20over. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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