as in often
many times
as she's gotten older, Grandma has tended to ask the same things again and again
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Recent Examples of again and again
It’ll get replayed again and again, not just as an epic moment in basketball, but on the highlight reel of the best moments in sports.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
This decision by the justice system now means the nightmare returns and his innocence will be victimized again and again.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Three patterns came up again and again.
—Megan Kang, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Two full bars serve tropical cocktails with fantastic views of Ainger Creek, with both indoor and outdoor dining available, and the relaxed waterfront atmosphere keeps guests returning again and again.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
This decision by the justice system now means the nightmare returns and his innocence will be victimized again and again.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Three patterns came up again and again.
—Megan Kang, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Two full bars serve tropical cocktails with fantastic views of Ainger Creek, with both indoor and outdoor dining available, and the relaxed waterfront atmosphere keeps guests returning again and again.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
Adverb
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Fascinators — those bobbing bundles often of feathers, flowers and netting perched off-center of the wearer’s head — are banned here.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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As a result, many working-class Korean and Latino immigrant households lived side by side and often confronted similar challenges, including substandard housing conditions, landlord abuses and underfunded public schools.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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The device is constantly checking for leaks, updating the display every 15 seconds.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Outside constantly, obsessed with animals, collecting and hatching eggs, teaching ducklings to swim.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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Authorities said Reyes repeatedly approached the girl and asked for her phone number.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Police have repeatedly said additional law enforcement officers were brought in so World Cup security would not interfere with normal policing operations.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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Calls to boycott Japanese products occur frequently whenever old grievances re-emerge.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Ducks are frequently seen wading in the area.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again%20and%20again. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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