Thesaurus results for ITERATION

iteration

noun

ˌi-tə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of iteration

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 That iteration eventually led to Ron Funches taking over for Morgan, but then financing fell through, shelving the project indefinitely as of 2018. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 As the human cast cycled through many iterations, Cullen always remained as Prime. — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026 This current iteration of Rocky Horror is having quite the moment. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 Frieze Abu Dhabi was established in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and is the eighth iteration of Frieze’s global art fair, which includes annual events in New York, London, Seoul, and Los Angeles. — News Desk, Artforum, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for iteration

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Yayoi Kusama, whose obsessive repetitions of dots and nets became a means of expressing infinity, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary art worldwide, died on August 14 of multiple organ failure at a hospital in Tokyo.

— Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Michelle Malkin, a gambling researcher at East Carolina University, emphasized how anticipation and rapid repetition mirror gambling mechanics.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of repetition

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The funding bill passed by a 90-6 vote in the Senate, showing that lawmakers from both political parties want to avoid a repeat of the two historic shutdowns that occurred this past year.

— Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Oswego avoided sending the ball near the speedy Konkey on kickoffs to prevent a repeat of last week’s scoring on a return.

— Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of repeat

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The Video Assistant Referee recommended a review of the foul after replay showed that there had been no contact from Paredes on Embolo.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Slow-motion replays showed the Argentine striker using his hand to punch the ball past goalkeeper Peter Shilton, but the referee didn’t see the foul.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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