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
According to Qu, the version shown now reflects those iterations and signals readiness for a broader launch.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Unlike previous iterations of Fear Factor, which featured new contestants in every episode, House of Fear will corral its 14 contestants under the same roof, Big Brother-style.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Fittingly for the pink hue, a heart and arrow graphic has been added to the right insole of both iterations.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
These new winter iterations will come with pumps of caramel syrup (available as regular or sugar-free).
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Over the years, different iterations of the company, known for years as HBC, have included Lord & Taylor (his first big acquisition), and Canada’s Hudson’s Bay.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The company’s current structure reflects lessons accumulated across earlier iterations.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Later iterations of the jacket added a hood, internal pockets for personal belongings, and a drawstring that cinched the bottom hem to create a more all-encompassing space.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
One of the earliest iterations involved jerry-rigging a Motorola to enhance mobile connectivity, Leach laughed.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Unlike previous iterations of Fear Factor, which featured new contestants in every episode, House of Fear will corral its 14 contestants under the same roof, Big Brother-style.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Fittingly for the pink hue, a heart and arrow graphic has been added to the right insole of both iterations.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
These new winter iterations will come with pumps of caramel syrup (available as regular or sugar-free).
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Over the years, different iterations of the company, known for years as HBC, have included Lord & Taylor (his first big acquisition), and Canada’s Hudson’s Bay.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The company’s current structure reflects lessons accumulated across earlier iterations.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Later iterations of the jacket added a hood, internal pockets for personal belongings, and a drawstring that cinched the bottom hem to create a more all-encompassing space.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
One of the earliest iterations involved jerry-rigging a Motorola to enhance mobile connectivity, Leach laughed.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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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In May 2022, site inspectors found 27 violations, 10 of them repeats of previous violations.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
1 Jan. 2026
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As the cast and crew enjoys some time off for the holidays, fans can catch up on season 51 as the legendary NBC sketch show airs repeats of earlier episodes before returning in the new year.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Iterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iterations. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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