Thesaurus results for ITERATION

iteration

noun

ˌi-tə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of iteration

as in repetition

the act of saying or doing over again your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of iteration The duty of care, risk management mandates and impact assessments from the first iteration of the law are gone. — Stefani Langehennig, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 How the competition works Phase 3 refers to the third iteration of the military’s launch program, known as National Security Space Launch Phase 3. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 This year's race also has the distinction of being the longest competition by distance and the most elevation gain to date for the modern iteration. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 The first iteration of Harold’s Chicken Shack opened in 1950 at 47th and Greenwood Avenue. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for iteration

Recent Examples of Synonyms for iteration

Noun

Songs gain their power from repetition, while symphonies gain theirs from transformation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
The objective is connection, repetition, and a sense of belonging, not a large headcount.

— Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of repetition

Noun

These clutch wallets accompanied Vaccarello’s step-and-repeat of suits that comprised the opening eight looks–a nod to the 60th anniversary of the Le Smoking, one of the house’s most revolutionary contributions to the industry.

— Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Wednesday is a repeat of these temperatures, but without passing clouds to provide some shaded relief.

— Sean Macaday July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of repeat

Noun

The league also will implant contact-sensing computer chips in each basketball to aid officials with out-of-bounds replays.

— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
Multiple replay challenges, a pivotal plate tag and a brief benches-clearing confrontation highlighted the drama as the Dodgers became the first team to 60 wins.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of replay

Browse Nearby Words

iterating

iteration

iterations

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iteration. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of iteration

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on iteration

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

bibelot

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes