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 At virtually every stop, Trump is interrupted over and over again by hecklers. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 The Hawks stripped Charlotte’s ball handlers over and over, resulting in 14 first-half turnovers that resulted in 15 points. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026 The factor that seems to unite everyone is a sense of repetition—no matter the style, writers will play the same songs over and over again to reach a kind of creative trance. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 Then the draw solution is regenerated with 60 to 80°C heat so it can be used over and over. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 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
  • The additional processing stages often introduced delays and lost information between audio and text.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The service Like many hotels in the Vail Valley, the staff skews young—often ski-season transplants and J-1 visa students here for a winter (or summer) in the mountains.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • Rooms are constantly refreshed, which means that nothing ever feels old or worn.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The idea was inspired by birds, which often hop from place to place instead of constantly flying, saving them a lot of energy.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • The property has repeatedly refreshed guest rooms, restaurants, and public spaces to stay contemporary while anchoring itself in Cayman’s culture and beach heritage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This extended runtime is particularly relevant for pool owners who want to automate routine maintenance rather than repeatedly retrieve, recharge and restart a robotic cleaner.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • But places like South Florida have seen more intense storms more frequently than before.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Though the model was initially pitched as a way to help rural systems deploy experts at all hours, it is frequently used in more urban and suburban areas as well.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Agreements only hold when the team practices them in real disagreements, again and again.
    — Aaron Levy, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Our goal was to create an unforgettable night out, where world-class music, standout performances and a lively atmosphere come together for an experience guests will want to return to again and again.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 5 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 2026.

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