repeatedly

adverb

re·​peat·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpē-təd-lē How to pronounce repeatedly (audio)

Examples of repeatedly in a Sentence

I've told him repeatedly not to do that.
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Federal offshore oil and gas leases have not been granted off the coast of California since 1984, and the state has repeatedly opposed new sales, citing the risk of oil spills and damage to marine ecosystems as key reasons. Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025 The move comes after Trump has repeatedly suggested the accusations leveled against Netanyahu are sham, politically motivated charges. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025 The department has repeatedly said it is not involved in federal deportation activities ― but some of its law enforcement actions could and do land people in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025 The impact of the government shutdown increased as the Senate repeatedly failed to advance legislation to end the funding lapse. Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for repeatedly

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of repeatedly was circa 1718

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“Repeatedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repeatedly. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

repeatedly

adverb
re·​peat·​ed·​ly
-lē
: at frequent intervals : often

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