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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Harold Allen obituary/Ashley Jones Facebook Investigators say those thousands of texts revealed Marsha and Ashley tried to kill Harold over and over again with a variety of exotic poisons. Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026 Many may fall into the trap of repeating the same formula over and over again in hopes of sustaining that momentum—but the Delta CEO says that’s the wrong approach. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026 So the bulk of his care fell on her, along with a patchwork of friends, neighbors, and community members who quietly showed up, over and over. Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026 The plan was not only to speak the truth, but to also show that same truth over and over again through the presentation of actual evidence. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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