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
Unlike more traditional pastels, modern iterations can actually be fun—especially when paired with square or squoval (square-oval) nail shapes or a sharp almond edge to offset their softness.
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Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Anissa had never been to the original, threadbare Hollywood strip mall iteration of the restaurant last decade.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Beneath the surface are the two decades of frustrating nights and relentless iteration that made that possible.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The latest iteration of the luxurious and lightweight laptop is the best one yet, with class-leading performance on productivity and creativity thanks to the new M5 processor.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Anissa had never been to the original, threadbare Hollywood strip mall iteration of the restaurant last decade.
—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Beneath the surface are the two decades of frustrating nights and relentless iteration that made that possible.
—
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The latest iteration of the luxurious and lightweight laptop is the best one yet, with class-leading performance on productivity and creativity thanks to the new M5 processor.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iteration
Noun
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Complete 10–15 repetitions per leg.
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Despite decades of repetition, eating more carrots will not give you night vision.
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Unlike a local team that needs its fans back next season, FIFA has no repeat business to protect.
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Learn, unlearn, relearn, repeat.
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Sunday’s game was one Iran easily could have won, had a brilliant, first-half goal not been erased by a video replay that confirmed the narrowest of offside violations.
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Both teams will receive one additional replay review challenge as a result.
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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iteration. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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