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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Musk took the stand and accused the defendants of “stealing a charity”—a phrase he repeated 17 times.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Zia did not respond to repeated requests to comment.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The researchers reviewed observational studies, randomized clinical trials, and animal studies focused on repeated weight loss and regain.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
The city said it made repeated efforts to work with the organization and issue an event permit, but ultimately did not receive essential information.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
“Good day,” Alexander repeated through bared teeth; as a result the phrase, while socially useful, was not very well pronounced.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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