as in lists
a long stated list of things one after another
Nobody wants to deal with a coworker who repeats the same litany of complaints day after day.
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Recent Examples of litanies
Each night, strange visitors whisper litanies in an unknown tongue.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for litanies
Noun
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In the final frenzy of the pardon push, aides were concerned that Biden had not fully approved the lists.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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Making up 15% of the score, this metric counts the number of alumni on Forbes lists like the Forbes 30 under 30, with high-profile government positions, and who have won prestigious prizes.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fraudulent pet listings are leaving victims emotionally devastated and financially drained, Dennis Horton, senior director of the Rockford Regional Office, said in the announcement.—
Abreanna Blose,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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New policies in the last three years have required Chinese companies to get the securities regulator's approval for overseas listings, especially if their business has a large domestic user base.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Repeat for 10-12 repetitions (reps) of the movement and perform three to four sets.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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The repetitions of Emery answers and responding with Bizot every time, Martinez’s deputy, were signs of his annoyance and symptomatic of how the uncertainty that had enveloped Villa’s summer was now permeating onto the pitch.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Litanies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litanies. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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