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 The first emerged earlier this week as a friends-and-family exclusive, but another iteration for public consumption has surfaced with a release right around the corner. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 This project represents the latest iteration of the dating app’s No Ordinary Love series, which has spotlit writing on romantic themes across two previous volumes and a Substack. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 Compared to the more flawed Sherlock Holmes or James Bond — two other literary heroes whose various screen iterations have often, albeit not always, sanded down their complexities — Reacher is barely a character at all. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Both iterations are formulated with smoothing honey extract, strawberry, blueberry, and papaya extracts, plus milk proteins to fortify and condition strands. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for iteration

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Do this across the length of a yoga mat and back for 20 repetitions.

— Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
Activities that involve repetition and rhythm, like weaving or knitting, go even further by reducing activity in the limbic system, which regulates our fight-or-flight response.

— Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of repetition

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The process could be a repeat of what China has done in taking control of the market in the critically important rare earths industry.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
So while a repeat of 2025’s success might be difficult to attain, there is no doubt this will be an entertaining team to watch.

— Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of repeat

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The 24/7 outlet has more than 200 hours of premium race content including live event streams, full race replays, select practice sessions and qualifiers, behind-the-scenes footage, archival videos and full coverage of the 2026-27 season.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
There were separate conversations with both managers before conferring with MLB's replay center for a rules check on what crew chief Chris Guccione said was a timing play and not a force play.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

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