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
While earlier iterations centered on filmmakers already selected for the festival’s short film competition, the new model welcomes outside projects and emphasizes cross-cultural exchange.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Ukraine's security service said that various iterations of its sea drones had struck 11 Russian ships since the full-scale war began in early 2022.
—Anastasiia Malenko, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Ripa joined Live in 2001 alongside the late Regis Philbin, and has remained with the show across several iterations and cohosts, including Michael Strahan and Ryan Seacrest, before her husband, Consuelos, took the seat beside her in 2023.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Due to a lack of gear like ATCs, harnesses, or even Swami belts (primitive and early iterations of harnesses fashioned from webbing), his rap setup was beyond sketchy.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Oct. 2025
While there are plenty of realistic iterations featuring ferocious teeth and claws, there are also a wide variety of friendly figurines and plushies.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Jeff Goldblum, Oscar Isaac, and Jacob Elordi pulled out different iterations of the Tank, while Paul Mescal gave us a blast from the horological past by rocking a vintage Gondole.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
With far less high-end talent than previous iterations, these new-look Celtics hope to accentuate their strengths and mask their weaknesses by pushing the pace on offense and upping the aggressiveness on defense.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The Karate Bag is available in two iterations — a smooth leather model and a studded version — each expressing a distinctive character through its material and detailing.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Ukraine's security service said that various iterations of its sea drones had struck 11 Russian ships since the full-scale war began in early 2022.
—Anastasiia Malenko, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Ripa joined Live in 2001 alongside the late Regis Philbin, and has remained with the show across several iterations and cohosts, including Michael Strahan and Ryan Seacrest, before her husband, Consuelos, took the seat beside her in 2023.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Due to a lack of gear like ATCs, harnesses, or even Swami belts (primitive and early iterations of harnesses fashioned from webbing), his rap setup was beyond sketchy.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Oct. 2025
While there are plenty of realistic iterations featuring ferocious teeth and claws, there are also a wide variety of friendly figurines and plushies.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Jeff Goldblum, Oscar Isaac, and Jacob Elordi pulled out different iterations of the Tank, while Paul Mescal gave us a blast from the horological past by rocking a vintage Gondole.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
With far less high-end talent than previous iterations, these new-look Celtics hope to accentuate their strengths and mask their weaknesses by pushing the pace on offense and upping the aggressiveness on defense.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The Karate Bag is available in two iterations — a smooth leather model and a studded version — each expressing a distinctive character through its material and detailing.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iterations
Noun
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Exhale and repeat through five repetitions.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hold for a second and then return to the starting position, completing multiple repetitions (reps).—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The organ grows back by night, and the cycle repeats, forever.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Day turns to night, their sleep suffers, and the cycle repeats.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Iterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iterations. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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