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
In each iteration, the DGM picks one agent from the population and instructs the LLM to create one change to improve the agent’s coding ability.
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IEEE Spectrum, 26 June 2025
Contestants from both previous seasons of Golden Bachelor and Golden Bachelorette will also appear on this summer’s milestone 10th season of Bachelor in Paradise, as ABC continues to invest in the newer iteration.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
As luck would have it, the Oilers and Panthers are the tenth iteration of the same two teams meeting in multiple Stanley Cup Final since the start of the expansion era in 1968.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Prada Mode Osaka Is Open For Its 12th Iteration
Prada opens the twelfth iteration of Prada Mode in Osaka, in collaboration with the Inujima Project and renowned architect Kazuyo Sejima.
—Essence, 16 June 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 26 June 2025
Contestants from both previous seasons of Golden Bachelor and Golden Bachelorette will also appear on this summer’s milestone 10th season of Bachelor in Paradise, as ABC continues to invest in the newer iteration.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
As luck would have it, the Oilers and Panthers are the tenth iteration of the same two teams meeting in multiple Stanley Cup Final since the start of the expansion era in 1968.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Prada Mode Osaka Is Open For Its 12th Iteration
Prada opens the twelfth iteration of Prada Mode in Osaka, in collaboration with the Inujima Project and renowned architect Kazuyo Sejima.
—Essence, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iteration
Noun
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These are foods that ground us in heritage, identity and repetition.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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From shooting mechanics and footwork to decision-making and off-ball movement, their game is shaped by repetition and efficiency rather than flair.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The summer of 2024 solidified Love Island USA as a top reality-TV choice for households across the country, and 2025 is proving to be a repeat success.—
Clarissa Brooks,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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The report notes how brands like Unfolded, which enlisted over 8,000 women to provide feedback on their designs, saw repeat order rate is two-times the industry standard.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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Tail wagging during sleep can indicate a positive dream or a replay of happy daytime memories—suggesting that Pixie is now living a life full of comfort and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Some conferences have adapted, showing the replay feed the official is watching on the stadium videoboard, but some in the officiating community want more.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iteration. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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