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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Actors like Glenn Close, Amy Adams, and Bradley Cooper have felt the Academy's love, but the win has sadly escaped them — sometimes over and over again. Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026 So reading the book over and over again and understanding that this is my Reminders of Him bible. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026 New this season is the dynamic between Mohan and her mom, which really starts coming to the fore in episode seven, when Mohan’s mom is calling her over and over again. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026 These types of throws show up on Simpson’s film over and over. Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 13 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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