as in occasionally
on some occasions
sometimes I like to go skiing, and sometimes I prefer to stay inside where it's warm
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Recent Examples of sometimes
Trichotillomania can sometimes be triggered by anxiety or stress, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 July 2025
But, as history tells us, sometimes, the revolution begins in the second city.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Saying nothing at all, and just looking at the other person in silence, can sometimes be the most effective method of shutting down aggressiveness or rudeness.
—Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 20 June 2025
The number of online verification tools available to internet users are increasing rapidly and all offer various levels of privacy, security, and convenience, attributes that are sometimes at odds.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
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Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 July 2025
But, as history tells us, sometimes, the revolution begins in the second city.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Saying nothing at all, and just looking at the other person in silence, can sometimes be the most effective method of shutting down aggressiveness or rudeness.
—Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 20 June 2025
The number of online verification tools available to internet users are increasing rapidly and all offer various levels of privacy, security, and convenience, attributes that are sometimes at odds.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sometimes
Adverb
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Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have occasionally spilled over into NATO nations like Poland and Romania, which border Ukraine.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Many expressions also exhibit delicate floral notes, reminiscent of white blossoms, and occasionally a faint almond or herbal edge.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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Everton midfielder Hayley Ladd is the brains of the operation now, while Liverpool counterpart Ceri Holland has become a reliable source of goals and energy.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Many feature the touches and amenities now familiar to Chinese drivers, from large touch screens and massage-chairs to drawers.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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“Sometimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sometimes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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