over and over

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Recent Examples of over and over Without some structure for discussion and decision-making, families either avoid difficult conversations or keep having the same unresolved ones over and over again. Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Congress has delivered over and over under the leadership of Mike Johnson. CBS News, 24 May 2026 CollegeHumor, basically, starts using its editorial staff in videos over and over again. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026 Choose yourself, over and over again. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for over and over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
Adverb
  • Texas Monthly and other publications have long employed dedicated barbecue writers who document pitmasters, smokehouses and regional traditions with the same seriousness often given to fine dining.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • These are often updates on dates, challenges, recoupling ceremonies and new contestants arriving.
    Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Adverb
  • Despite some criticism directed at her mother in the comments, Allie says the exchange reflects a woman constantly juggling responsibilities rather than someone intentionally being difficult.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
  • People are constantly trying to belittle you.
    Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Adverb
  • Nor did the sale of Guehi for £20m and Glasner repeatedly rocking the boat.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • All of them fought unsuccessfully to end the oversight arrangement — repeatedly coming close, only to watch the department once again become embroiled in scandal.
    Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Adverb
  • These companies frequently offer athletes significant creative input and business opportunities alongside lucrative endorsement contracts.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
  • However, many conditions that frequently accompany migraine also play a role in brain health and aging.
    Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 2 June 2026
Adverb
  • For the past five years we’ve been presented, again and again, with the inevitability of AI in every aspect of our lives.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
  • And yet, again and again, players and staffers lauded him as an integral part of their accomplishment.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 2 June 2026

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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20over. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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