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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Clinicians first named the syndrome in 2004 after over a dozen cannabis users in southern Australia sought medical care for repeated vomiting. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026 Butler is only 25 years old and made repeated adjustments earlier in his career; the third year is an ideal time for this type of player to put everything together. Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026 This lack of access leads to repeated calls, unnecessary correspondence, and confusion among IRS employees who may mistakenly believe confidentiality rules prevent disclosure. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Andrew has now been stripped of his titles and ordered to vacate his home at Royal Lodge due to repeated scandals tied to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repeated

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 27 Feb. 2026.

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repeated

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

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