iterations

plural of iteration
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 department has worked on the program’s plan for about a year to year-and-a-half, and the process included public feedback and multiple iterations of the final proposal. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 The mill delivers fresh iterations of core of denim in Modern Icon, a capsule with refined constructions, clear twill lines, rich indigo depths and premium hand feel. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Originally launched in 1955 before undergoing several iterations, the show is responsible for discovering and launching young talent including Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 July 2026 In the simplest of iterations, all the sauce ingredients can be combined in a food processor and blitzed until smooth. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Davis showcases many iterations of the chignon on her feed, and this version is a bit dressier than your everyday messy bun. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 The sanctions bill has gone through several iterations but still commands a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 13 July 2026 For buyers of physical media, the CD version of Confessions II contains all 16 tracks, but all single-LP iterations clip four of the record’s better songs. David Harris, SPIN, 13 July 2026 Released earlier this year, the Royal Oak builds upon the turquoise-dial iterations that the Swiss watchmaker released in 2023, but showcases a fresh malachite face. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
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Noun
  • For each exercise, aim for two to three sets of 8-12 repetitions, two to three times per week on non-consecutive days.
    Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Allow both arms to extend back out and continue this pattern for 12 repetitions, two sets.
    Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Shops like The Blue Giraffe provide off-sand entertainment, and a selection of restaurants, from the resort’s celebrated Fish Out of Water to casual off-site spot The Wine Bar, promise days of fresh, vacation-perfect meals without repeats.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
  • Venture capital is one of the more interesting environments because the work is messy, contextual and full of handoffs, while much of the surrounding process repeats from deal to deal.
    Oleg Malii, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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“Iterations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iterations. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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