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
Despite playing behind poor pass protection, Sellers has been a patient passer from the pocket — although, sometimes too patient with his decision-making.
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Dane Brugler, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
The move to erase the sometimes ugly truth about this country’s history?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Patton believes that people sometimes make choices out of a fear of being alone instead of waiting for the person they are meant to be with.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Power Rangers uh, have fought monster bugs…sometimes?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Dane Brugler, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
The move to erase the sometimes ugly truth about this country’s history?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Patton believes that people sometimes make choices out of a fear of being alone instead of waiting for the person they are meant to be with.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Power Rangers uh, have fought monster bugs…sometimes?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sometimes
Adverb
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The reactions from leaders and legislators worldwide — with the notable exception of those in Russia —occasionally expressed a measure of hope, but often disappointment too.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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He can be hurt and occasionally knocked down, but he’s only been finished once, which was by Rakhmonov in Round 3.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Before dismissing the younger generations as young and naïve, remember that Millennials, born 1981 to 1996, are now or will soon be taking over the C-suite.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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See Anna Wintour, celebs at US Open The US Open, now in its 145th year, is notable for attracting celebrity spectators.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Sometimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sometimes. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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