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
The actor has worn head-to-toe black over and over again throughout her decades-long career, including at last year’s Venice International Film Festival, Academy Museum Gala, and Governors Awards.
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Ángela Moreno Vallejo, Glamour, 9 May 2025
In this iconic film, Bill Murray’s character, Phil Connors, relives the same day over and over again with much hilarity.
—Michael Hicks, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
People generally crave more variety than pets—so eating the same mixture over and over could get pretty boring.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 7 May 2025
It’s known as an allergic salute or a nasal crease, and it’s caused by rubbing your nose over and over again, Chambliss says.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 2 May 2025
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Ángela Moreno Vallejo, Glamour, 9 May 2025
In this iconic film, Bill Murray’s character, Phil Connors, relives the same day over and over again with much hilarity.
—Michael Hicks, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
People generally crave more variety than pets—so eating the same mixture over and over could get pretty boring.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 7 May 2025
It’s known as an allergic salute or a nasal crease, and it’s caused by rubbing your nose over and over again, Chambliss says.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
Adverb
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The emergencies in these shows are contained and often solvable.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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May is also Mental Health Awareness Month—an observance many companies often mark by promoting mental health initiatives to their employees.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Attendance is expected to sag below original expectations, which may, in fact, be viewed as a win for a regime that is constantly stoking its base with culture-war rot that exploits division for political gain.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Until last year, the Celtics had a habit of surrendering big leads, constantly faltering in crunchtime as the offense lost its flow.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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Throughout the season, the Knights repeatedly demonstrated their resilience, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in critical moments.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Arresting murals nearby have been defaced and touched up repeatedly.—
Ernesto Londoño,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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These regulations change frequently, with 6,755 changes recorded in the last five years according to the Brookings Institute.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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What Happens Next Air-quality maps are frequently updated and will continue to monitor whether the orange zone remains or dissipates as weather patterns evolve.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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Sustainable growth comes from understanding your audience, delivering real value and creating a brand people want to return to again and again.—
Tony Pec,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Auston Matthews, Marner and William Nylander have all played nine seasons and 600-plus games in this league, piled up points, won major awards and lost in the playoffs, again and again.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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That goes for all sorts of emergencies, as there are always new challenges, including counter-terrorism.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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The switch-hitting demon is always a great card in DD, and this one should be no exception.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20over. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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