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
Harry founded the Games in 2014 and celebrated their seventh iteration in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada, earlier this month.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
This team very much is stuck in the middle (if even that) at the moment, with it arguably about what the front office can do to take the team to a higher level with the next iteration.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
The De Tomaso Pantera 90 Si up for sale is one of just 41 built and was the final iteration of a car that was famed for its many—and confusing—number of iterations, not to mention modifications performed by owners that made many a Pantera all but unrecognizable.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
In December, Variety confirmed Lawrence was working on a new iteration of the series via 20th Television for ABC.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
This team very much is stuck in the middle (if even that) at the moment, with it arguably about what the front office can do to take the team to a higher level with the next iteration.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
The De Tomaso Pantera 90 Si up for sale is one of just 41 built and was the final iteration of a car that was famed for its many—and confusing—number of iterations, not to mention modifications performed by owners that made many a Pantera all but unrecognizable.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
In December, Variety confirmed Lawrence was working on a new iteration of the series via 20th Television for ABC.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iteration
Noun
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His first senior goals may not have been as eye-catching, but they were similarly steeped in repetition.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Start with lighter weights and higher repetitions to practice form and build muscular endurance.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Altice failed to terminate repeat infringers whose IP addresses were flagged in these copyright notices, the lawsuit said.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Feb. 2025
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And think of the bonding opportunities those repeat visits might afford you both.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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What are your thoughts on the quarterback slide being addressed with replay assist?—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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The game continues and the offending player can return once the replay official makes a ruling.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iteration. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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