time and again

phrase

Synonyms of time and againnext
: frequently, repeatedly

Examples of time and again in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
That point is proved time and again, as editors scheme against each other, belittle each other’s literary taste and throw Batter under the bus whenever an opportunity arises. — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 These latest numbers reflect the hard work of Georgia's tourism professionals who keep our state competitive and a destination worth choosing time and again. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 The Miami Hurricanes have said time and again that the team’s offensive line, which is replacing four of six key contributors from last season’s team, remains a work in progress. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026 The pass protection that kept Manning upright against Ohio State all but disappeared, forcing him on the run time and again. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time and again

Rhymes for time and again

See All Rhymes for time and again

Browse Nearby Words

time allowance
time and again
time and a half
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Time and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20and%20again. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on time and again

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for time and again

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of compunction

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

Did 'orange' the fruit or the color come first?
See More

Popular

See More

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
artwork of illustrated limes with the text limes and smile with an arrow connecting the two words
Quiz: Spot the Anagram! Scramble these words to find new words with the e...
See All