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
And an enemy who has vowed to repeat those same atrocities again and again.
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Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
But the dish that regulars order again and again, for good reason, is White Curry with Brisket Burnt-ends with roasted cauliflower, coconut cream and green onion.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Every place on this list has been vetted and endorsed, again and again, by the world’s most exacting travelers.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Diana loved polka-dot dresses and wore them again and again in the ’90s.
—Emma Mehl, Glamour, 28 July 2025
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Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
But the dish that regulars order again and again, for good reason, is White Curry with Brisket Burnt-ends with roasted cauliflower, coconut cream and green onion.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Every place on this list has been vetted and endorsed, again and again, by the world’s most exacting travelers.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Diana loved polka-dot dresses and wore them again and again in the ’90s.
—Emma Mehl, Glamour, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
Adverb
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When Athletes Typically Earn Prize Money The simplest answer as to why earnings are often held up is anti-doping control.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Laws that effectively criminalize homelessness with removal mandates mean people often must rely on those immediately around them rather than broader community support.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Social media apps are constantly rolling out new updates to ensure their platforms are advancing with the times, and these changes often garner mixed reactions.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Reference to the puppy-killing becomes a recurring gag throughout the episode, along with her face melting away and having to be constantly patched up by a team of makeup artists.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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During his first term, Trump issued a memo ordering that immigrants without lawful status be excluded from the population count used to apportion House seats and repeatedly sought to add a citizenship question to the census for the first time since 1950.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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President Trump has repeatedly said that FEMA should be eliminated.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Key terms were frequently left undefined and often criteria was missing to determine if a covered claim had occurred at all.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the night, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Express offered accessible ways to enhance photos and design custom hosting details — tools Hayden frequently turns to for a polished yet authentic aesthetic, such as menu cards and custom name tags for guests.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Virginia Huynh, have insisted over and over that their admittedly domestic violence perpetrator client poses no flight risk or danger and, thanks to therapy, has changed.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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The spiral approach, on the other hand, repeats concepts over and over, starting with the basics and gradually adding new complexities each time for a deeper understanding.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again%20and%20again. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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