as in often
many times
as she's gotten older, Grandma has tended to ask the same things again and again
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Recent Examples of again and again
In this gray nowhereland, Willy and his family will replay the last 48 hours of his life again and again, into eternity.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
On track after track, Newman threatens to fire up the old fun machine without ever fully committing to pulling the trigger—again and again, his customary musical build-ups fall slack just before the moment of catharsis.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
When a child presents to the emergency department again and again in psychiatric crisis, the response should evolve.
—Liz Koch, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
Wells published her stories, again and again.
—Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
On track after track, Newman threatens to fire up the old fun machine without ever fully committing to pulling the trigger—again and again, his customary musical build-ups fall slack just before the moment of catharsis.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
When a child presents to the emergency department again and again in psychiatric crisis, the response should evolve.
—Liz Koch, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
Wells published her stories, again and again.
—Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
Adverb
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Benue has been a hot spot for armed violence in Nigeria's northern region where armed gangs often target remote villagers and travelers with violent killings and kidnapping for ransom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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For more quotidian looks, the Queen often utilized the visual power of color.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Together, these two superb artists make much of Yarris constantly seeking the light, as Yarris searches for a way forward from the blackness of death row.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Back then, Kennedy was constantly fending off accusations from Protestant ecclesiastic types who were wary that his nomination meant the pontiff, John XXIII, was already packing his bags for a move into the White House.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Police say video from the scene shows Portugues getting into her car, turning around on the dead-end street, and repeatedly driving toward the worker in an apparent attempt to hit her.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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While the major offices are all using Tyler’s system to generate bills, a final launch has been delayed repeatedly as new fixes for refunds and handling of overdue payments often uncover fresh and unexpected problems to solve.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Craig says he's disturbed by how frequently these teen takeovers are happening with teens still being in school and is calling on police to take a more proactive approach.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tennessee used him frequently on deep crossers and vertical routes, where his stride length and tracking ability popped.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again%20and%20again. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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