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
The best iterations of this event over the past half-century have culminated in victories by global superstars whose surnames are unnecessary.
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Jason Sobel, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The legislature has debated different iterations of the bill six times over last 10 years and all failed.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
That process originated at Maker’s Mark with Maker’s 46, and has continued in various iterations since then.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
There is one particularly inventive sequence that blends a rendering of Mario in his original 2D 8-bit form, blurry pixels and all, with the 3D beauty of the more modern iterations.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Allbirds spent lavishly on ad campaigns aimed at pushing new iterations of its signature wool shoes and touting sneakers made of materials like eucalyptus-tree-fiber pulp.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The church’s conservative views on social issues including same-sex partnerships and women in leadership have eroded its relationships with more liberal iterations of the Anglican Communion, particularly in Britain and North America.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Based in Austin, Texas, Saronic makes six autonomous surface vessel iterations, including a six-foot-long vessel known as Spyglass and its 40-metric-ton marauder.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
With iterations that range from earthy clay to mushroom tones, taupe occupies a space that feels grounded yet elevated.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Jason Sobel, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The legislature has debated different iterations of the bill six times over last 10 years and all failed.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
That process originated at Maker’s Mark with Maker’s 46, and has continued in various iterations since then.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
There is one particularly inventive sequence that blends a rendering of Mario in his original 2D 8-bit form, blurry pixels and all, with the 3D beauty of the more modern iterations.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Allbirds spent lavishly on ad campaigns aimed at pushing new iterations of its signature wool shoes and touting sneakers made of materials like eucalyptus-tree-fiber pulp.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The church’s conservative views on social issues including same-sex partnerships and women in leadership have eroded its relationships with more liberal iterations of the Anglican Communion, particularly in Britain and North America.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Based in Austin, Texas, Saronic makes six autonomous surface vessel iterations, including a six-foot-long vessel known as Spyglass and its 40-metric-ton marauder.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
With iterations that range from earthy clay to mushroom tones, taupe occupies a space that feels grounded yet elevated.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iterations
Noun
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Katzenback recommends four sets of five repetitions with heavy weights to stimulate bone growth.—
Hadia Zainab,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Repeat this pattern for 12 repetitions, two sets.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each of the 8 years in this Venus-cycle (known and important to ancient civilizations such as the Mayans and Babylonians) has its own particular pattern, so 2026 repeats (within about 2 or 3 days of the same date) the phenomena of 2018.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Art teams decide on color palettes and aesthetic preferences, logo designs, t-shirts, step-and-repeats, and office spaces.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Iterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iterations. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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