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as in occasional
happening only once
with any luck, that was a onetime mistake
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as in former
having been such at some previous time
the onetime English teacher now works for a newspaper
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Recent Examples of onetime
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
It’s housed in the onetime Councill’s Store right in the heart of downtown.
—AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 11 Mar. 2025
Tiffany Haddish, onetime supporting-actress hopeful for the breakout summer comedy Girls Trip.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Ed Martin, an ultra-conservative legal activist and onetime interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., was tapped to investigate the mortgage allegations against James, along with similar claims against Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California), another vocal Trump critic.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
It’s housed in the onetime Councill’s Store right in the heart of downtown.
—AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025
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According to our sister site Deadline, which first reported the project, Huertas will also executive-produce alongside The Rookie creator Alexi Hawley, while onetime Arrow co-showrunner Wendy Mericle will write the script.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 11 Mar. 2025
Tiffany Haddish, onetime supporting-actress hopeful for the breakout summer comedy Girls Trip.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onetime
Adjective
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While snow will be limited in the region, Farmers’ Almanac said there’s possibility for several cold rain events and occasional freezing precipitation, especially in northern areas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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True leadership development isn’t about checking a box with occasional training.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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On social media, Michaels also spoke about rampant speculation surrounding her relationship with former costar Harper.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Donnie was terminated by the district March 31, according to a letter from former Superintendent Marty Pollio.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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The restaurant chain's Newport spot, formerly located on the river at 301 Riverboat Row, was transported via barge down the waterway, toward the Licking River, Aug. 21.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
22 Aug. 2025
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Newmarket Hall, formerly home to livestock sales, was razed earlier this year to make room for the new building, which will be about the size of six football fields.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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For that is indeed the erstwhile marijuana mogul’s official job title, at least for now.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
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In 2019, the erstwhile pair picked up a second neighboring property for $2.7 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Aug. 2025
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However, once the director and producers got to see it, the fight was pared down to just the meat.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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Roberts once compared it to Dred Scott, but reliance interests are massive.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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The most recent bill targets the nation's oldest and largest teachers' union's ability to lobby.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Aug. 2025
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Today, Khamenei ranks among the world’s oldest and longest-serving heads of state.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Onetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onetime. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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