repeated

adjective

re·​peat·​ed ri-ˈpē-təd How to pronounce repeated (audio)
1
: renewed or recurring again and again
repeated changes of plan
2
: said, done, or presented again

Examples of repeated in a Sentence

The landlord ignored her repeated requests to have the stove repaired. He never succeeded in spite of repeated attempts.
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If finding a soulmate in the urban sprawl of Los Angeles is a long and arduous journey, one studded with minefields erupting in confusion, anxiety and repeated dismay, then let the body lead the way. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025 Before allowing your pup to get in the water, they should be examined by a veterinarian for conditions such as arthritis, heart disease or epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes repeated seizures, says the VCA, the animal hospital chain. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 But the plan has, so far, failed due to repeated challenges in Italian courts. Llazar Semini, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 Chitralekha Zutshi, a professor of history at William & Mary, notes that the desire for autonomy by groups in the region has resulted in numerous independence movements and repeated uprisings. Matt Williams, The Conversation, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for repeated

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of repeated was in 1545

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“Repeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repeated. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

repeated

adjective
re·​peat·​ed ri-ˈpēt-əd How to pronounce repeated (audio)
: done or happening again and again : frequent

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