repeatedly

adverb

re·​peat·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpē-təd-lē How to pronounce repeatedly (audio)
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Examples of repeatedly in a Sentence

I've told him repeatedly not to do that.
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The prosecutors and the defense team became heated with one another repeatedly over the evidence, witness scheduling and lines of questioning. Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026 Surrounded by managers and coaches, the band reviewed staging concepts for the performance at Seoul’s Olympic Hall, and repeatedly ran through the steps to the 20-song setlist. Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 The league has repeatedly asked players to shoot content on site that the league can then share. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026 While the ex-prince has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, he has been dogged for more than a decade by their apparent relationship. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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repeatedly

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

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