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 the Diamonds will go to Oklahoma City to battle Tornado Alley Roller Derby (May 31) and Springdale to clash with the Natural State Roller Derby (July 12).
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Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
As the day goes on, an AI assistant might manage your to-do list and send you reminders to take a break now and then.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Every now and then, a bathroom selfie will emerge, or a sneak peek at whoever led the surprise performance.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
Obviously, that means a lot of things have to happen between now and then.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
As the day goes on, an AI assistant might manage your to-do list and send you reminders to take a break now and then.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Every now and then, a bathroom selfie will emerge, or a sneak peek at whoever led the surprise performance.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
Obviously, that means a lot of things have to happen between now and then.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now and then
Adverb
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This sport can be so cruel, but sometimes there are moments that feel earned and right and fun too.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Kami Rita has climbed Everest nearly every year since the 1990s, sometimes completing two climbs in one climbing season.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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In this episode, Mrs Flood is just sort of there, occasionally commenting on the action but mostly just standing around in the background.—
Ryan Woodrow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Even if occasionally some specific scenes get lost, the overall aura is compelling enough to keep you watching.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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“Now and then.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now%20and%20then. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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