again and again

adverb

Synonyms of again and againnext
: at frequent intervals : often, repeatedly

Examples of again and again in a Sentence

as she's gotten older, Grandma has tended to ask the same things again and again
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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 The rides There are about a dozen rides at the park, which may feel low to adults, but kids may want to ride their favorites again and again. Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Understand How Different Cultures Build Relationships Across our interviews, one finding appeared again and again. Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for again and again

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of again and again was in 1533

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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/again%20and%20again. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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