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
Between now and then, name and shame the DAs and judges who enable murder, rape and robbery.
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
When to See a Healthcare Provider A little heartburn now and then doesn't usually require a visit to a healthcare provider.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Between now and then, Whitmer and the two legislative chambers must agree on a single budget plan.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But even the most devoted New Yorkers need a break now and then—and that's where a quick weekend escape comes in.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
When to See a Healthcare Provider A little heartburn now and then doesn't usually require a visit to a healthcare provider.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Between now and then, Whitmer and the two legislative chambers must agree on a single budget plan.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But even the most devoted New Yorkers need a break now and then—and that's where a quick weekend escape comes in.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now and then
Adverb
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Over time, the population accumulates mutations and sometimes one of them confers an advantage to the species.—
D. Scott Schmid,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Many users have posted about their lack of bowel movements and how drinking magnesium citrate went above and beyond (sometimes too far) to get them back on track.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Most of the protests outside the ICE facility, about 2 miles south of downtown, have been peaceful, but occasionally have ended in the deployment of tear gas and resulted in the facility being closed for several days in the summer.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Let apples stand at room temperature fat least 1 hour or up to 24 hours to macerate and release their juices, stirring occasionally.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Now and then.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now%20and%20then. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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