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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iteration
Noun
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Too many curries, too much repetition, and engagement slips.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Do three sets of 15 repetitions (reps) three to four times every week.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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Occasionally, a repeat guest can coax him into an earlier revival.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After the event, replays will be exclusively available for six months for purchasers.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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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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