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 As a character, Kratos is a different animal in the 2018 game when compared to previous iterations. Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 While some generation-on-generation laptop iterations tout minimal design changes, the Pro 7i Gen 10 has a new look. Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025 New iterations of the research model down the road will include asset allocation to different sectors of commercial real estate. Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025 The Etsy witch is the latest iteration of people looking for assistance from the divine in a period of unrest. Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iteration
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Noun
  • Too many curries, too much repetition, and engagement slips.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Do three sets of 15 repetitions (reps) three to four times every week.
    Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • As Barbaro arrived at the outdoor step-and-repeat, wind blew her hair slightly, but the star was unbothered until a particularly large gust struck.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Occasionally, a repeat guest can coax him into an earlier revival.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • After the event, replays will be exclusively available for six months for purchasers.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Crew chief Jordan Baker announced that the call was overturned, with the officials at MLB's replay center awarding Story a home run for the ball making contact with the foul pole.
    Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iteration. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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