as in repetitive
marked by repetition
duplicative efforts in this area that are just a waste of time
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repetitive
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This is when trauma impairs emotional regulation and thinking, causing repetitive, distressing behaviors.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025 -
Called Digits, these robots could lift objects like humans and assist them with certain repetitive tasks, such as tote recycling.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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“Duplicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplicative. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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