as in often
many times
as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap
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Recent Examples of oft
The desert valley, which straddles the California-Nevada border, is oft-touted as the hottest, driest place on Earth.
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
The pair would eventually split amid Fif’s rise to fame, with both parties acknowledging their tumultuous and oft-strained relationship on numerous occasions.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Lynette Howell Taylor and CEO Bill Kramer told me in a recent interview that one of their biggest challenges has been crafting the oft-discussed and debated In Memoriam segment, which inevitably sparks an outcry when someone is left out.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Your 9th House of Growth receives the oft-muddled energy of Mercury Retrograde — travel plans, watch out!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
The pair would eventually split amid Fif’s rise to fame, with both parties acknowledging their tumultuous and oft-strained relationship on numerous occasions.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Lynette Howell Taylor and CEO Bill Kramer told me in a recent interview that one of their biggest challenges has been crafting the oft-discussed and debated In Memoriam segment, which inevitably sparks an outcry when someone is left out.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Your 9th House of Growth receives the oft-muddled energy of Mercury Retrograde — travel plans, watch out!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oft
Adverb
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At smaller hospitals like Winona Health, those savings can fill gaps left by Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, which often don’t cover the full cost of providing that care.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Concentrate and take care of the ball During his brief tenure at Stamford Bridge, Rosenior frequently lamented Chelsea’s inability to take care of moments.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Finding connection can also be challenging for those frequently on the move.—
Carole Rosenblat,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Miss Yvonne insisted on her beauty constantly, unapologetically, nonstop, even when no one asked.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The field office constantly coördinated with local social-services agencies, hospitals, funeral homes, jails.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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The World Health Organization has repeatedly said the risk to the general public is currently considered low and is not calling the outbreak an epidemic.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The lightning-quick Maxey repeatedly got to the basket in the first half, but the Knicks continued to give him extra attention throughout his nearly 47 minutes of playing time.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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“Oft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oft. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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