as in sometimes
on some occasions
we do go to the library now and then, but not as often as we should
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Recent Examples of now and then
Everyone gets a ‘no,’ now and then.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
There’s a photo that does the online rounds now and then, a shot of the governor on the tarmac at LAX, aiming his finger at the president’s chest.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
The proximity of clotheslines, curtains, and building material to stovetops and kerosene lamps would, now and then, ignite blazes that swallowed entire homes, blocks, and families.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Unless the performance changes between now and then, CBS will be much more nervous than NBC or ABC/ESPN.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
There’s a photo that does the online rounds now and then, a shot of the governor on the tarmac at LAX, aiming his finger at the president’s chest.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
The proximity of clotheslines, curtains, and building material to stovetops and kerosene lamps would, now and then, ignite blazes that swallowed entire homes, blocks, and families.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Unless the performance changes between now and then, CBS will be much more nervous than NBC or ABC/ESPN.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now and then
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Ice surfaces develop a thin, mobile surface layer, sometimes called a quasi-liquid or premelted layer, that reduces friction and enables sliding.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The pilgrimage is a rallying point for conservative Christians from across Europe and beyond; Catholic political figures sometimes join the pilgrims for a stretch.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Sarah forwarded this email to two people, one of them being Epstein, and the other restaurant mogul Steve Hanson, who appears in the emails to have occasionally discussed Sarah’s career with her and Epstein.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kiley has occasionally bucked GOP leadership on procedural matters and previously voted against a House rule that would have blocked consideration of tariff repeal measures.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Now and then.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now%20and%20then. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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