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
Of course, no spring training games have even been played yet, and the season doesn’t start for six weeks, so a lot of things can happen between now and then.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The important thing is to let those feelings out for some fresh air every now and then.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
There are a lot of things that need to happen between now and then.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Others only check in every now and then.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The important thing is to let those feelings out for some fresh air every now and then.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
There are a lot of things that need to happen between now and then.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Others only check in every now and then.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now and then
Adverb
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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of snagging hard-to-find items (sometimes from designer brands) for a fraction of the original price.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Pending deals are always a drag on morale, and in the media business that can sometimes be seen onscreen.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Shah Alam, dressed in a hoodie, walks toward the officers, occasionally holding out his hand.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Each day started with a hearty breakfast to set us up for a day’s hiking through unbelievable scenery, accompanied by birds and occasionally snakes.—
Henry Haselock,
TheWeek,
27 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 4 Mar. 2026.
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