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
Dane receives more screen time, but his dissolute, oft-drunk character is hard to watch knowing the actor’s offscreen battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The show was described as an honest look at an oft-misunderstood job, according to an application for film incentives submitted to the state in May 2025 and reviewed by The News.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
The desert valley, which straddles the California-Nevada border, is oft-touted as the hottest, driest place on Earth.
—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
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Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The show was described as an honest look at an oft-misunderstood job, according to an application for film incentives submitted to the state in May 2025 and reviewed by The News.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
The desert valley, which straddles the California-Nevada border, is oft-touted as the hottest, driest place on Earth.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oft
Adverb
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Texas Monthly and other publications have long employed dedicated barbecue writers who document pitmasters, smokehouses and regional traditions with the same seriousness often given to fine dining.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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These are often updates on dates, challenges, recoupling ceremonies and new contestants arriving.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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These companies frequently offer athletes significant creative input and business opportunities alongside lucrative endorsement contracts.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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However, many conditions that frequently accompany migraine also play a role in brain health and aging.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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Place the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom does not touch the water, and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 160 degrees.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Without Clear Priorities, Philanthropy Easily Becomes Reactive Most affluent families are approached constantly for funding.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Nor did the sale of Guehi for £20m and Glasner repeatedly rocking the boat.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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All of them fought unsuccessfully to end the oversight arrangement — repeatedly coming close, only to watch the department once again become embroiled in scandal.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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“Oft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oft. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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