as in redundant
marked by repetition
the repetitive lyrics of so many rock songs
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Recent Examples of repetitive
So when Shyne began stimming, a term used to describe the repetitive self-stimulatory behaviors some people with autism engage in to help regulate emotions and manage sensory input, Randall got her phone out and began to record.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
In some ways, the book is exceedingly repetitive — each page has the same list of columns, and many of the same dots in each column.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 5 May 2025
In any event, Jia’s longtime admirers will recognize that this oddly repetitive scene is itself a repetition.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
Balancing Automation And Human Strengths The true potential of AI lies in automating repetitive and predictable tasks, freeing human teams to concentrate on more impactful, creative and relationship-driven work.
—Vivek Vishal, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
In some ways, the book is exceedingly repetitive — each page has the same list of columns, and many of the same dots in each column.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 5 May 2025
In any event, Jia’s longtime admirers will recognize that this oddly repetitive scene is itself a repetition.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
Balancing Automation And Human Strengths The true potential of AI lies in automating repetitive and predictable tasks, freeing human teams to concentrate on more impactful, creative and relationship-driven work.
—Vivek Vishal, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitive
Adjective
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This multi-sensor system dynamically analyzes obstacles and depth changes, optimizing the cleaning path while avoiding redundant motions.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Layers of redundant regulation should be removed, and regulatory functions should be consolidated.—
Norbert Michel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Optimus is a humanoid, bipedal, general-purpose robot created by Tesla that can carry out activities that humans find tedious, repetitious, or hazardous.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Instead of relying solely on expert intuition, brands should embrace a repetitious approach: launching multiple variations, analyzing the results and doubling down on what works.—
Alex Khassa,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitive. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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