as in redundant
marked by repetition
the repetitive lyrics of so many rock songs
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Recent Examples of repetitive
But the biggest beef to be had is in Sarnoski’s insistence to bludgeon us with pulverizing violence, which grows tiresome and repetitive in the carnage-spewing initial 30 minutes.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Luckily, there are a number of cleaning products and tools on the market that actually reduce cleaning time, simplify repetitive household tasks, and cut down on effort.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Helps reduce chronic injury risks like tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon from repetitive use) and other overuse injuries.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
Robotic and systems technology can be found throughout the facility streamlining different areas and repetitive tasks, ultimately allowing our associates to focus on more nuanced and productive aspects of the job.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Luckily, there are a number of cleaning products and tools on the market that actually reduce cleaning time, simplify repetitive household tasks, and cut down on effort.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Helps reduce chronic injury risks like tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon from repetitive use) and other overuse injuries.
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
Robotic and systems technology can be found throughout the facility streamlining different areas and repetitive tasks, ultimately allowing our associates to focus on more nuanced and productive aspects of the job.
—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for repetitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitive
Adjective
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Leaders must scrutinize all expenses to eliminate redundant software and automate manual tasks.
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If your application process requires multiple forms, account creation or redundant uploads, many applicants will abandon it midway.
Adjective
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This loud bird can be heard singing all through the year—its three-note call repetitious and bright.
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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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And in unassuming buildings scattered across Los Angeles, a reiterative imagining of community theater would continue, one Thursday night at a time.
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And the agencies have sometimes required duplicative inspections.
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In addition, many regulations are confusing, duplicative and a minefield for those who must comply.
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitive. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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