as in repetitive
marked by repetition
at a real trial, repetitious questioning by the attorneys makes the whole affair less than thrilling
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Recent Examples of repetitious
After a debut season as shocking and raw as Aunt Lydia’s aforementioned act of discipline, Bruce Miller’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s landmark novel drifted into repetitious patterns with a familiarity that dulled their impact.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
Featuring four distinct stories (including Overlook hit MLM), this zany, bloody, wacko tale of inequality is sure to galvanize anyone who has ever felt lost in a sea of menial repetitious tasks.
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William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
The Gophers will find just enough creative (and repetitious) ways to get the ball to Taylor in space to earn their first road win.
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Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
20 Nov. 2025
Over the course of a repetitious goal-to-go drill, Mahomes caught fire.
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Sam McDowell 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
Featuring four distinct stories (including Overlook hit MLM), this zany, bloody, wacko tale of inequality is sure to galvanize anyone who has ever felt lost in a sea of menial repetitious tasks.
—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
The Gophers will find just enough creative (and repetitious) ways to get the ball to Taylor in space to earn their first road win.
—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
20 Nov. 2025
Over the course of a repetitious goal-to-go drill, Mahomes caught fire.
—
Sam McDowell 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for repetitious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitious
repetitive
Adjective
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Quietcations intentionally simplify daily routines by encouraging repetitive, low-pressure rituals such as reading in the same chair every morning, walking the same trail or returning to the same café each day.
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The repetitive melody leaves room for every diss, boast, or threat from the rap duo to be heard loud and clear.
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“Repetitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitious. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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