repeated

adjective

re·​peat·​ed ri-ˈpē-təd How to pronounce repeated (audio)
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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Such repeated, rewarding interactions condition the brain to associate intimacy with comfort rather than threat. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 In the short video, the dog can be seen standing upright against a door and reaching for the handle, making repeated attempts to pull it down with her paw as if to let herself out. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 Most families cannot sustain repeated interventions. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025 Police had previously made repeated visits to the Strongs’ home in Florida. Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 16 July 2025 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 18 Sep. 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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