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.
Vocabulary lists containing repeated
Example Sentences
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But repeated supply shocks can eventually spread beyond the products directly affected.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The findings cannot establish whether repeated sauna bathing produces lasting changes in immune function or long-term health.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
The agency repeated the stipulation in a lawsuit brought this year by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers over 11 canceled grants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
And, of course, he repeated the all-important words: "Mayo for Sam!"
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
He wore loud ties, and said outrageous things without the slightest apparent awareness of how they might sound if repeated unsympathetically.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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