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
Atwood’s designs reference those previous iterations.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
There were, however, a few subtle differences between the 2024 and 2025 iterations of the look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The Sockers existed in other iterations of the league and have won four championships since the 2011-12 season.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
With its abundance of concrete, startling interior views, and play of deep shadows, the design invokes the ornery inventiveness of Kahn and Paul Rudolph, combined with the corporate sleekness of MoMA’s most recent iterations by Yoshio Taniguchi and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
The new album’s first-week sales were aided by its availability across five vinyl variants (including one signed), two CD iterations (one of them signed), alongside a standard digital download album.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2025
For a fail-safe choice, go for a white fabric liner constructed of polyester, canvas, or other natural fiber iterations (that are either mildew-resistant, water-repellent, and/or machine washable).
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
That said, certain iterations have become iconic collector’s items, including the famed Sacco chair, bringing beanbags into considerably more stylish spaces.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Additionally, Calvin Klein will continue rolling out iterations of its spring campaign as the season progresses.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
There were, however, a few subtle differences between the 2024 and 2025 iterations of the look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The Sockers existed in other iterations of the league and have won four championships since the 2011-12 season.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
With its abundance of concrete, startling interior views, and play of deep shadows, the design invokes the ornery inventiveness of Kahn and Paul Rudolph, combined with the corporate sleekness of MoMA’s most recent iterations by Yoshio Taniguchi and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
The new album’s first-week sales were aided by its availability across five vinyl variants (including one signed), two CD iterations (one of them signed), alongside a standard digital download album.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2025
For a fail-safe choice, go for a white fabric liner constructed of polyester, canvas, or other natural fiber iterations (that are either mildew-resistant, water-repellent, and/or machine washable).
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
That said, certain iterations have become iconic collector’s items, including the famed Sacco chair, bringing beanbags into considerably more stylish spaces.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Additionally, Calvin Klein will continue rolling out iterations of its spring campaign as the season progresses.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iterations
Noun
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Perform three sets of 10 repetitions.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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Try for 12 repetitions to start.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And to dramatize how easily the past repeats itself.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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One is if the Democratic turnout collapse that defined 2024 repeats itself—particularly in Passaic County, where anger over the Biden Administration’s handling of Gaza kept many Muslim voters home.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Iterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iterations. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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