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 The first iteration took place a decade ago in the Gulch. Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 20 July 2025 The 20th iteration of Hockey Day will be played at United Heroes League’s outdoor rink in Hastings with a weekend schedule beginning Jan. 23 with a 5 p.m. puck drop between the Iowa Wild and Milwaukee Admirals. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025 The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) will not stage the thirty-seventh iteration of the Art Show, its flagship fair, Artnews reports. News Desk, Artforum, 18 July 2025 Colors featured for the iterations of The Cristina bag include dark plum, black and ivory. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for iteration
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Noun
  • Share learnings with the team to build trust and prevent repetition.
    Gisela Carere, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • These lessons are essential not only for historical literacy but also for understanding and preventing the repetition of past mistakes.
    Jane Tanaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • The coleslaw and barbecue sauce make this is a recipe to make on repeat all year long.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
  • This innovation fosters customer loyalty and provides the brand with a high percentage of repeat orders.
    Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Witt appeared to have stolen second base, but the Mets challenged and replay review determined Witt came off the bag.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
  • Volpe, booed earlier in the night and facing criticism for weeks, was confirmed safe following an on-the-money throw from Julio Rodríguez and a quick replay review.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025

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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iteration. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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