as in to repeat
to say or state again no matter how many times I iterate that this so-called prank is a bad idea, no one listens

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Recent Examples of iterate Internal deployments let teams practice safely, iterate quickly, and build cultural readiness. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025 But with a true AI factory, teams can iterate faster, reduce duplication and keep agents aligned to real business goals. Fletcher Keister, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 That doesn't mean Apple is totally done iterating on the iPhone X-style design, though. Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025 Software can be shipped, iterated, and upgraded constantly. Matt Rogers, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iterate
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  • Scientists believe that repeated hits to the head damage the brain cells, which causes chronic inflammation and cells to convert into a diseased and dying state.
    Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The standard form of the blues poem also means that the poem can be repeated; each individual blues poem is part of a larger body of poems that work through similar themes and experiences, told by similar characters.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Iterate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iterate. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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