over and over

adverb

Synonyms of over and overnext

Examples of over and over in a Sentence

the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage
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The Zion Phelps story is going to be told over and over at Loyola High to show students what can happen when someone discovers potential and decides to take a chance to bring it out. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Scratch him behind the ears and say Good boy over and over so the horse might tire of hearing it, but Pal never would, crunching his peppermint in sweet victory—even defeat. Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026 Now, the number of submissions for both categories has dwindled down to the same shows that get nominated over and over again. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026 Romo, a former Colorado Rockies player, spent the winter being waived, signed, and designated for assignment over and over, making Tuesday’s big night more special. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for over and over

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of over and over was in the 15th century

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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20and%20over. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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