repeatedly

adverb

ri-ˈpē-təd-lē How to pronounce repeatedly (audio)
Definition of repeatedlynext
as in often
many times I've told him repeatedly not to do that

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Recent Examples of repeatedly Citing court records, the story said Marshall’s lawyers repeatedly requested arrest warrants in the cases. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 Throughout a debate between the two candidates on Wednesday, Marshall repeatedly invoked Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) — 19 times! — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 For example, if a student repeatedly errs in tackling the same type of problem, the software returns to earlier concepts to fill in any knowledge gaps, according to Alpha. — Maya Blackstone, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Eight more suspects, including Quianelle Antonio Reyes-Citron and Brian Alexander Ramirez, both of whom are 18, repeatedly punched the victim in his head and face. — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repeatedly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeatedly
  1. often
  2. constantly
  3. frequently
  4. continually
Adverb
  • In decades past, independent reports have found that the LAPD’s investigations of domestic violence allegations against its officers have often fallen short.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Trailblazer Tomoka Nishiyama has become the first female kishi – a professional player of shogi, a Japanese board game often compared to chess.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • The drums are constantly switching, the gait galloping one way and then swerving back again, as if the music could go anywhere.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In order to be helpful, Muse constantly builds extensive dossiers of users and their desires, social relationships, and messaging behaviors, TIME’s Harry Booth reported this month.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • The doc’s soundtrack includes dozens of bands the station frequently played, including Bikini Kill, Rage Against the Machine, Elliott Smith, Mudhoney, and Fugazi, who rarely license their music.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Eli, who is now 7, has been asking more frequently about how his father died, Olguin said.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Law enforcement and schools districts continually urge parents to warn their children of the consequences of making false or written threats, including facing a felony charge and school discipline.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Jones went 13 for 22 for 108 yards and lost 44 yards on four sacks, with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores continually sending blitzers into the backfield.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of continually

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“Repeatedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repeatedly. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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