as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin
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Recent Examples of iteration
Now entering its third season in this new iteration, Protecting the Wild continues to dominate as the #1 weekend wildlife show on TV.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
There were a lot of discussions around how many iterations [of the ending] were available, as there is for any ending of a show.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
None of the utilities in question — AES Indiana, CenterPoint Energy, Duke Indiana, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M)and The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) — found themselves with a better score in the report's most recent iteration than in years past.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
The city of Fort Worth has selected the southeast neighborhood North Mitchell for the latest iteration of the Neighborhood Improvement Program.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
There were a lot of discussions around how many iterations [of the ending] were available, as there is for any ending of a show.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
None of the utilities in question — AES Indiana, CenterPoint Energy, Duke Indiana, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M)and The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) — found themselves with a better score in the report's most recent iteration than in years past.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
The city of Fort Worth has selected the southeast neighborhood North Mitchell for the latest iteration of the Neighborhood Improvement Program.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iteration
Noun
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The book talked about repetition without repetition.—
Joe Boylan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hold for a second and then return to the starting position, completing multiple repetitions (reps).—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While shopping for a specific vacation or event can be fun, the most important items to add to your closet are the ones worth wearing on repeat for years to come.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Boiled potatoes, cooked shrimp, beef, chicken, sausage, mussels and noodles were held at improper holding temperatures, another repeat violation.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another fumble, this one collected by the Buccaneers, was overturned on replay review.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Warner appeared to be rolled over and the replay showcased his leg turned in a way that it shouldn't have been turned.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iteration. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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