repeated

adjective

re·​peat·​ed ri-ˈpē-təd How to pronounce repeated (audio)
Synonyms of repeatednext
1
: renewed or recurring again and again
repeated changes of plan
2
: said, done, or presented again

Examples of repeated in a Sentence

The landlord ignored her repeated requests to have the stove repaired. He never succeeded in spite of repeated attempts.
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That feature allows repeated deployment without damage or reassembly. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Dec. 2025 Collinsworth made repeated mentions of the suicide of defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland during the game. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025 The Sheriff's Office said the unidentified suspect was armed and made repeated threats, ignoring instructions from deputies and other responders. Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025 Leatherwood says repeated tension can also cause folliculitis, inflammation of the hair follicle. Donnetta Monk, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for repeated

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of repeated was in 1545

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“Repeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repeated. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

repeated

adjective
re·​peat·​ed ri-ˈpēt-əd How to pronounce repeated (audio)
: done or happening again and again : frequent

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