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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This has happened over and over again in the Halloween movies, which is why there are 13 of them. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026 Or will Doan be brought in for name recognition only and the team will continue to make the same decisions over and over again. Murat Ates, New York Times, 2 June 2026 When they were rebuffed, the duo started showing up at the Hollywood nightclubs where the Hills cast was filming, over and over again. Louis Staples, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 Depending on the day’s training, the pilots could be opening and closing refrigerator doors, whisking liquids in a bowl, sorting silverware or turning a water faucet on and off over and over until the robot arms get it right. Los Angeles Times, 31 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 11 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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