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
Now, the number of submissions for both categories has dwindled down to the same shows that get nominated over and over again.
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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
For instance, in 2020, Hendon’s lab helped devise a mathematical model for brewing the perfect cup of espresso, over and over, while minimizing waste.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Lown asked them to play some parts over and over again.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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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
For instance, in 2020, Hendon’s lab helped devise a mathematical model for brewing the perfect cup of espresso, over and over, while minimizing waste.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Lown asked them to play some parts over and over again.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
Adverb
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There’s often some bold yet sharp black eyeliner too.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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And those bugs often impair functionality and growth.—
Eliza Strickland,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The transponders can provide air traffic controllers with more precise information about the vehicles and their locations by constantly sending signals to the control tower.—
Bruce Shipkowski,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Having a horny landlady who won’t stop hitting on your boyfriend constantly isn’t the end of the world.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Knicks repeatedly turned turnovers, blocked shots and long rebounds into fastbreak opportunities, helping to fuel an early 14-0 run.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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That action was filed in 2024, but a ruling has been repeatedly delayed, most recently in January.—
Deepti Hajela,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The president frequently attacks the former FBI director because of his role in investigating alleged ties between the president's 2016 campaign and Russia.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But there are few names that appear so frequently as that of Charles Gray.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In the historical records of Central Florida, there are names that come up again and again — people whose contributions were essential to the changes that shaped the greater Orlando area for generations to come.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Legal work that touches immigration status or physical injury can bring fear to the surface again and again.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20over. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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