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.
Recent Examples on the Web Trump repeatedly hammered Biden’s handling of the U.S. southern border as well as his foreign policy stance. Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 28 June 2024 But in twisted Homelander fashion, his idea of help involved Ryan ordering Adam to get on his knees while Bonnie repeatedly slapped him. Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 27 June 2024 Two distinguished trial judges repeatedly dismissed these cases on numerous occasions over the last decade because the law required it. Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024 Media coverage of crime often distorts reality When politicians repeatedly bring up crime, the media inevitably responds by covering it. Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for repeatedly 

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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 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

repeatedly

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

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