as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin
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Recent Examples of iteration
The first iteration of Bagshot Park originated in the 17th century, per Historic England.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
The second-generation model arrived in 2022, followed by the third in 2023, with the fourth generation launching in 2024 – with each iteration introducing updates in styling, powertrain options, and safety features.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
The Durango is one of the bestselling three-row SUVs in the country and has netted several awards in its current iteration, which has not changed significantly since 2011.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The aforementioned trousers, a ball-skirt-like iteration of the classic pair of khakis popular among Chicanos in Los Angeles, were later worn by Latino celebrities including Bad Bunny and J Balvin, but also by Bella Hadid in the pages of Vogue.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
The second-generation model arrived in 2022, followed by the third in 2023, with the fourth generation launching in 2024 – with each iteration introducing updates in styling, powertrain options, and safety features.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
The Durango is one of the bestselling three-row SUVs in the country and has netted several awards in its current iteration, which has not changed significantly since 2011.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The aforementioned trousers, a ball-skirt-like iteration of the classic pair of khakis popular among Chicanos in Los Angeles, were later worn by Latino celebrities including Bad Bunny and J Balvin, but also by Bella Hadid in the pages of Vogue.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iteration
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Such instances of repetition can’t help feeling like fainter echoes of the original, especially when Season 2 doesn’t deliver the same thrill of discovery as its predecessor.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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The team used a code on top of the repetition codes to give them bit-flip protection.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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According to the news release, OCC is working to protect consumers from any potential repeat effects experienced during Winter Storm Uri in 2021.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
23 Jan. 2026
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This was the facility’s third repeat violation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated January 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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There are no coach challenges, with all reviews being initiated by the replay official.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Read below for a replay and highlights from Saturday as the Texas Longhorns beat the Georgia Bulldogs.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iteration. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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