over and over

adverb

Definition of over and overnext
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 Then the algorithm gradually relapses unless a user consistently gives the same feedback over and over again. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026 Georgia, after establishing herself as a non-hands-washer last year (and doubling down over and over again), decided to sharply pivot to become a maven of cleanliness. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026 The aim is to create digital assets that are flexible enough to be used over and over in lots of different ways, whether in movies, video games, advertising, or interactive projects. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 Integration is one of the biggest hidden costs of deploying new technology, and a humanoid that can’t communicate with a warehouse management system is dependent on being told what to do in person, over and over again. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for over and over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
  1. often
  2. constantly
  3. repeatedly
  4. frequently
  5. again and again
Adverb
  • In colonial times, cuts or injuries often led to bacterial infections.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Stories about the Cherokee written by non-Native people in the late 1700s presented a skewed, often European-centric understanding of the tribe's culture.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • And like the photons that travel billions of light-years to reach us, new fragments are constantly falling into place.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • The justices, too, seemed eager to embrace electronic recording in cases where no court reporter is available and litigants cannot afford to pay for one on their own, repeatedly pressing lawyers on exactly how such a ruling might be written.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • Get regular brake, tire and filter inspections Brakes, tires and filter frequently wear down and need to be replaced.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • High-speed Frecciarossa trains run frequently from major cities like Rome, Milan, Bologna, and Venice.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • There is a warmth and disarming openness to everyday American life that visitors speak about again and again—a generosity of spirit that seems increasingly rare in a world lived through screens and algorithms.
    — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Over the past year, the travel sector has been hit again and again.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of again and again

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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20over. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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