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
There have been many screen iterations of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, but this might be the first twist as a medical procedural.
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Shivani Gonzalez, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
What worked for them this time might not work next season as the sport transitions to the next iteration of player compensation.
—Matt Baker, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
There are endless iterations of a beef-and-bean chili, but this classic recipe is hard to beat.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
The latest iteration of Nxtpaper is notable for its adoption of AI to handle certain tasks.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Shivani Gonzalez, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
What worked for them this time might not work next season as the sport transitions to the next iteration of player compensation.
—Matt Baker, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
There are endless iterations of a beef-and-bean chili, but this classic recipe is hard to beat.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
The latest iteration of Nxtpaper is notable for its adoption of AI to handle certain tasks.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for iteration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iteration
Noun
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Typically, Pilates exercises are performed in a sequence of three to five repetitions to build strength and improve flexibility.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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As Sabalenka found out in 2022, razing a service motion built up through a lifetime of repetitions is one of the most vulnerable things a tennis player can do.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
12 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s new, multiracial, working-class coalition won’t be satisfied with a repeat of the GOP’s typical Romney-Ryan economics.—
Henry Olsen,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The latter penalty, in particular, was heavily criticized, as replays showed To'oTo'o's contact appeared more with a teammate than with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who had already slid to the ground.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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These factors added pressure to the calendar, even with the removal of FA Cup replays.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iteration. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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