over and over

adverb

Definition of over and overnext
as in often
many times the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage

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Recent Examples of over and over Crucially though, officials in Abu Dhabi needed enough ships to make the risky transit — not just once, but over and over. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026 While the endurance did the same thing over and over, the dancers were tasked with new routines each week, from jazz to line dancing to square dancing. — Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 What pushed him through was the crowd, cheering his name over and over. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026 Integration is one of the biggest hidden costs of deploying new technology, and a humanoid that can’t communicate with a warehouse management system is dependent on being told what to do in person, over and over again. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for over and over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
  1. often
  2. constantly
  3. repeatedly
  4. frequently
  5. again and again
Adverb
  • Over the last year, Newsom has begun to speak more often about the nation’s wealth inequality.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Graduating seniors are often asked to envision their futures.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • Growth also generates the revenue that allows government to invest in public safety, schools and infrastructure without constantly returning to the same well of higher taxes and fewer resources.
    — Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • The justices, too, seemed eager to embrace electronic recording in cases where no court reporter is available and litigants cannot afford to pay for one on their own, repeatedly pressing lawyers on exactly how such a ruling might be written.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • Get regular brake, tire and filter inspections Brakes, tires and filter frequently wear down and need to be replaced.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • High-speed Frecciarossa trains run frequently from major cities like Rome, Milan, Bologna, and Venice.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • There's a reason why travelers—and honeymooners—choose Italy again and again.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Gauff had come up with more improbable passing shots and retrievals as the tiebreak grew long, so Muchová took a break from coming into net to dictate from the baseline, dragging her opponent from side to side again and again.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of again and again

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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20over. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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