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
But even the most devoted New Yorkers need a break now and then—and that's where a quick weekend escape comes in.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
The program briefly mentions the streak every now and then but doesn’t focus on it.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
Trina Frierson did two stints in prison in southeast Nashville, where Kenisha Frierson visited her now and then.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
However, 17 games is a long bridge to cross between now and then.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
The program briefly mentions the streak every now and then but doesn’t focus on it.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
Trina Frierson did two stints in prison in southeast Nashville, where Kenisha Frierson visited her now and then.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
However, 17 games is a long bridge to cross between now and then.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now and then
Adverb
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The threats are sometimes even leveled against family members.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Next week, the former New York Times media reporter Ravi Somaiya is launching Bungalow, a project promising to delve deep into stories outside of the daily (and sometimes hourly) news cycle.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Cook, flipping occasionally, until deeply golden brown and crispy all over, 4 to 5 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to prevent overbrowning.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The price Californians must pay to achieve the Democrats’ publicity objective affects those of us with views that are occasionally in the minority on national policies that affect Californians.—
Tom Campbell,
Oc Register,
7 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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