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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William Barzee is the latest of four attorneys who have represented her over the course of the House investigation, which members of the committee repeatedly complained about. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026 Thune has repeatedly said there isn't support for ending the filibuster within the GOP conference. CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 At least 80% of voters support photo ID, polling that Republicans have repeatedly pointed to as the Senate debates the SAVE America Act, an election bill that Democrats claim is an attempt at voter suppression. David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026 Kerr has repeatedly said that Curry wants to come back this season. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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repeatedly

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

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