as in frequently
many times
I seem to stumble often when I try to walk in high heels
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Recent Examples of often
There was often more short-term volatility and losses on the way to those positive one-year results.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
Wet Dust: Dusting with a damp microfiber cloth traps and removes allergens, rather than redistributing them into the air like dry dusting often does.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
The darkness in his films often comes with heavy doses of irony, which is a quality that comes across frequently during our hourlong, wide-ranging interview.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
Carina’s two younger brothers, 16 and 18, live with their parents in Pittsburg, where Nixon works long hours as a welder and often comes home late and exhausted.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
Wet Dust: Dusting with a damp microfiber cloth traps and removes allergens, rather than redistributing them into the air like dry dusting often does.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
The darkness in his films often comes with heavy doses of irony, which is a quality that comes across frequently during our hourlong, wide-ranging interview.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
Carina’s two younger brothers, 16 and 18, live with their parents in Pittsburg, where Nixon works long hours as a welder and often comes home late and exhausted.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for often
Adverb
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Ambition, drive and zeal are frequently components of a leader’s success, but equanimity is an equally important strength, particularly in a crisis.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Since then, it’s frequently been the target of litigation, starting in 1947 when the duo sued to invalidate DC’s ownership of the rights to Superman.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Her lymph nodes swelled constantly, but biopsies showed no cancer.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Add the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter, 1 piece at a time, stirring constantly until the sauce emulsifies and thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. 4: Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Below, the wedding dress designers recently and repeatedly featured on real Vogue brides.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Although Alexander repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and doubled down on his innocence, the two wardens eventually cracked the case wide open by securing his cell phone records.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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These tests are expensive, invasive and not always easy to access.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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The boys club that comprises this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class also contains a female solo musician who has always been a striking presence: Cyndi Lauper.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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