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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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 Many people have loved the phrase, but no one loved it more than Ronald Reagan, who used it over and over again in his campaign speeches and his presidential speeches, and most notably in his farewell address in 1989. David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 During the June 28 ceremony in Los Angeles, hosted by comedian Druski, plenty of laughs were had, many tears were shed and the house was brought down over and over. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 The songs on Night Ripper briefly imagine surreal all-star jams, like Elton John with Dave Grohl and Biggie Smalls, before one instantly recognizable sample drops out and is replaced by another, over and over with infectious momentum. Al Shipley, SPIN, 29 June 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 6 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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