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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With Guevara already pleading the Fifth to avoid self-incrimination, the plaintiffs’ attorneys could pepper him with questions in front of a jury that would hear, over and over, his refusal to answer. Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 Exercises to Improve Single-Leg Strength Running is controlled by single-leg landings over and over again. Jim Diehl Cscs, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026 Who could blame us for returning over and over? Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026 It’s been blocked over and over and over again by Democrats. NBC news, 29 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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