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
Fairy-tale heroines are also remarkably diverse, and offer us many iterations of the archetypal feminine.
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
While that specific vision never came to fruition, the idea grew into new iterations, leading to the Allison Inn & Spa opening to tourists in 2009.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The basement establishment, in a building dating to the 1840s, had gone through a lot of iterations over the previous century, from an Italian restaurant to a brief heyday in the ‘00s as a clubby hipster bar/social club frequented by A-list celebs.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Various iterations of the action figures remain popular.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
The two white-gold iterations are adorned with emeralds or sapphires, while the rose-gold example is topped with rubies.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Fashion insiders and models off-duty — including Bella Hadid — co-signed the trend in streamlined black iterations that subtly nodded to the silhouettes of the ’90s and early 2000s.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
From Sean Connery to Timothy Dalton to Daniel Craig, there’s been many iterations of the swaggering international super spy but none that showcase his humble beginnings until now.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
The cotton-like pie is a welcome counterpoint to rich Basque or New York cheesecakes, two iterations that lean headfirst into creamy density.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
While that specific vision never came to fruition, the idea grew into new iterations, leading to the Allison Inn & Spa opening to tourists in 2009.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The basement establishment, in a building dating to the 1840s, had gone through a lot of iterations over the previous century, from an Italian restaurant to a brief heyday in the ‘00s as a clubby hipster bar/social club frequented by A-list celebs.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Various iterations of the action figures remain popular.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
The two white-gold iterations are adorned with emeralds or sapphires, while the rose-gold example is topped with rubies.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Fashion insiders and models off-duty — including Bella Hadid — co-signed the trend in streamlined black iterations that subtly nodded to the silhouettes of the ’90s and early 2000s.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
From Sean Connery to Timothy Dalton to Daniel Craig, there’s been many iterations of the swaggering international super spy but none that showcase his humble beginnings until now.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
The cotton-like pie is a welcome counterpoint to rich Basque or New York cheesecakes, two iterations that lean headfirst into creamy density.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iterations
Noun
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Because Harbaugh is spending time on game situations, on details, on repetitions that this team has not gotten in the past.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Proper form and control matter more than doing higher repetitions.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Plus 10 days ‘til World Cup, Barkov’s back, PSG repeats, insane French Open and more.—
Greg Cote
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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The same dysfunction repeats at the institutional level.—
James H. Lee,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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“Iterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iterations. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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