repeatedly

adverb

re·​peat·​ed·​ly ri-ˈpē-təd-lē How to pronounce repeatedly (audio)

Examples of repeatedly in a Sentence

I've told him repeatedly not to do that.
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Garza’s office has recently come under fire for repeatedly missing a similar deadline to indict suspects. Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 These systems tend to short-cycle—turning on and off in quick succession—requiring more electricity to repeatedly start the compressor than to simply run it steadily. Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 At his sentencing hearing, the victims and families repeatedly expressed their frustration at not getting any answers to their questions. Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 29 July 2025 The Environmental Defense Fund has repeatedly sued the Trump administration over changes that weaken environmental protections. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for repeatedly

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of repeatedly was circa 1718

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“Repeatedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repeatedly. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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repeatedly

adverb
re·​peat·​ed·​ly
-lē
: at frequent intervals : often

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