as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
your constant iteration of the same piddling complaints is wearing thin
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Recent Examples of iteration
Options include several different iterations of Korean dogs, a popular street food, plus several different bubble waffles and chili crunch noodles served in a classic takeout box.
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Below the major-league level Ethan Salas and Leo De Vries take turns representing the Padres in the All-Star Futures Game, except one iteration in which the two were packaged with Henry Baez in a trade for the Reds’ Nick Lodolo.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Turner’s iteration of Henry appeared in 11 total episodes across Ted Lasso‘s first three seasons, frequently on long-distance FaceTime calls with Ted, but occasionally in person when Henry visited his dad across the pond.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 18 Mar. 2025
Still, new iterations of the brand’s rock boots with an edgier vibe got all the attention, like a sock version coming with a pointy toe, the label’s signature Egg heel and a plethora of buckles cinching the ankles.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Below the major-league level Ethan Salas and Leo De Vries take turns representing the Padres in the All-Star Futures Game, except one iteration in which the two were packaged with Henry Baez in a trade for the Reds’ Nick Lodolo.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Turner’s iteration of Henry appeared in 11 total episodes across Ted Lasso‘s first three seasons, frequently on long-distance FaceTime calls with Ted, but occasionally in person when Henry visited his dad across the pond.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 18 Mar. 2025
Still, new iterations of the brand’s rock boots with an edgier vibe got all the attention, like a sock version coming with a pointy toe, the label’s signature Egg heel and a plethora of buckles cinching the ankles.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iteration
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Listen attentively to what’s being said, and practice deep listening techniques, such as listening for repetition, which can signal a need to dig further.—
Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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However, how people really learn is through repetition, resources, reflection and accountability.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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That historic win against Fulham and any potential repeat on Saturday offer an opportunity to reflect upon what has been a peculiar season.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Musk, a repeat Rogan guest who typically aligns with him on culture war issues — the pair also backed Donald Trump in the 2024 election — pushed back on his social media platform, though still hedged slightly.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
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Those unable to catch the show live can watch an on-demand replay via Peacock starting Thursday.—
Matthew Leimkuehler,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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With each replay, a growing number of musicians, athletes, and other big West Coast names — including YG, Steve Lacy, Russell Westbrook, Black Hippy, and Mustard — joined him onstage, in what looked like an Avengers ensemble of Drake haters.—
Kyndall Cunningham,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Iteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iteration. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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