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
Variety can help prevent boredom, burnout, and injuries from repeating the same motions over and over.
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Jamie Ducharme, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
But, over and over, love propelled him onward.
—Sean Williams, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
He is accused of luring a young girl into his van parked in the church’s parking lot or to the church’s basement to abuse the girl over and over during a seven-year period, according to the release.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill have been repeating the same talking points over and over.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Jamie Ducharme, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
But, over and over, love propelled him onward.
—Sean Williams, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
He is accused of luring a young girl into his van parked in the church’s parking lot or to the church’s basement to abuse the girl over and over during a seven-year period, according to the release.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill have been repeating the same talking points over and over.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for over and over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
Adverb
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Ukraine needs a constant pipeline of weapons from its allies to defend against Russian barrages of missiles and drones – often several hundred in one night.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Try eating smaller meals more often to get the energy and nutrients your body needs.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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These torsional Alfvén waves constantly turn the sun's magnetic field lines back and forth, carrying energy upward through its layers.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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As a mom of three, there is one item my home is constantly overflowing with — plushies.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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His touch and his decision making is repeatedly letting him down.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the 2000s, Andrew was repeatedly accused of misusing his position as a British trade envoy for his personal advantage.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tragically, Putin’s blatant disregard for international law when invading and annexing Ukraine in 2022 is frequently compared to the American invasion of Iraq.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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And indeed, the archival record shows Madrid returning again and again to trade-and-mission policies (with a sprinkling of missionary work aimed at establishing and consolidating influence) rather than grand amphibious invasion and continental conquest.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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Both men have said, again and again, that the vibes are strictly platonic.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20over. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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