repeated
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Etymology
Origin of repeated
Explanation
Something repeated happens again and again and again. A dog's repeated bark, unfortunately, is a sound that is continuous — and probably keeping you up at night. A repeated sound goes on and on: honking a horn just once isn't what this word is about. If you honk that horn over and over, it can be described as a repeated honk. In music, many sounds are repeated as well. The repeated beat of a reggae band is pleasant, while repeated non-musical sounds — like dog barks and annoying people who say the same thing over and over — get less and less fun the more they're repeated.
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This repeated sampling allowed scientists to track changes in methane concentrations over many years.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
The agency said firefighters were "aggressively attacking the fire from ground and air" and issued repeated pleas for people to stay clear of the area.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
A system that produces inexpensive answers but requires repeated corrections can be costly to use.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Gaps in performance were identified and addressed, while repeated rehearsals helped refine the process.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Amen,” he repeated softly, sitting there with his head bowed.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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