as in repetitions
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 iterations
Unlike the muted black and neutral iterations elsewhere, Smith’s version carried Pop Art intensity, a vivid counterpoint that leaned into Dior’s long history of bow-front design.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Much of what Sphere presents will turn up in various iterations across AMC properties – making for a spooky accompaniment to 650 hours of bespoke programs.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Harrison pops in and out of these different iterations of the characters seamlessly, dropping Midlands slang in his baby blue trackies one moment and then fiercely fighting back tears the next.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
The Leafs feel nastier, and to fans, that element seems to have been missing in earlier iterations.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
That could include using solid-fuel motors in later iterations or adapting the design for aircraft, ships, or ground vehicle launches.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Like past iterations, the Kroger Wellness Festival allows attendees to hear from professional athletes, pick up health tips and score some freebies.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
The Leopard-Print Coat Spotted everywhere this season is the leopard coat, with Adam Lippes’s and Khaite’s iterations commanding the focus.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Disney still retains copyrights for later iterations of the characters, as well as trademarks, which vastly limit exploitation from competitors.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Much of what Sphere presents will turn up in various iterations across AMC properties – making for a spooky accompaniment to 650 hours of bespoke programs.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Harrison pops in and out of these different iterations of the characters seamlessly, dropping Midlands slang in his baby blue trackies one moment and then fiercely fighting back tears the next.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
The Leafs feel nastier, and to fans, that element seems to have been missing in earlier iterations.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
That could include using solid-fuel motors in later iterations or adapting the design for aircraft, ships, or ground vehicle launches.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Like past iterations, the Kroger Wellness Festival allows attendees to hear from professional athletes, pick up health tips and score some freebies.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
The Leopard-Print Coat Spotted everywhere this season is the leopard coat, with Adam Lippes’s and Khaite’s iterations commanding the focus.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Disney still retains copyrights for later iterations of the characters, as well as trademarks, which vastly limit exploitation from competitors.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iterations
Noun
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Try these exercises and gradually progress them by adding more resistance, sets, and repetitions over time.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Repeat 10 times, increasing repetitions as strength improves.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Early '90s repeats (ironically, on the BBC) prompted an International Rescue resurgence, with the Tracy Island becoming the must-have toy of Christmas 1993.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The cycle repeats and, eventually, the rock begins to fall apart.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Iterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iterations. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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