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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He recently repeated it with his new orchestra in David Geffen Hall in New York.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Massie spent several days before the election using Rep. Lauren Boebert—a Republican from Colorado—as a surrogate, hoping she could reinforce his credentials at a campaign rally, despite the president’s repeated attacks on him.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
Over the course of the austral summer, the floating ice tongue steadily broke apart through repeated calving events, leading to a retreat of roughly 16 kilometers.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
The record levels of capital investments are being driven by new demand on an aging electricity system that has faced repeated storm damage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“Washerwoman?” repeated Aunt Kitty, her body coming to a complete stop on the sidewalk.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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