repeated
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adjective
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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.
Vocabulary lists containing repeated
Example Sentences
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Repeated attempts by his lawyers to secure his release failed until a district court said on Monday he should be freed from custody.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Repeated strikes by Tehran have ratcheted up pressure on the president and cast doubt over the ceasefire’s long-term viability, officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Repeated weight loss followed by weight regain, often called "yo-yo dieting" or weight cycling, has long been viewed as unhealthy and potentially even worse than staying overweight.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
Repeated and prolonged contact between humans and wild animals creates more opportunities for pathogens to move between species.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Repeated exposures may lower the cholinesterase level until an individual reaches the brink of acute poisoning, a brink over which he may be pushed by a very small additional exposure.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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