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Recent Examples of often Maybe the projections are realistic, but the inter-company structures depend a lot on the types of numbers that executives often embrace over optimistically. Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026 Yet those who know the region best often choose a different time to visit, when the crowds have faded and a more intimate side of the Mediterranean emerges. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026 For entrees, expect pastas like Athenian lobster and pastitsio, often referred to as Greek lasagna. Connie Ogle july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 For instance, in the early 18th century, students wore colorful garb, often sporting bright greens and yellows or blue coats with red collars, per Eton College’s official website. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for often
Recent Examples of Synonyms for often
Adverb
  • As Ruiz tried to help Carson Palmquist navigate the early innings Tuesday, though, he was spotted looking over to the dugout frequently before pitches.
    Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Measures could include reducing groundwater pumping and operating river locks less frequently, to limit saltwater flowing in.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Adverb
  • Anderson’s injury record is slightly worse by virtue of a stress fracture in his back that kept him out for four months in the middle of the 2023-24 season, but over the two subsequent campaigns both have been near-constantly available.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Clark is the one constantly subjected to excessive physicality from other WNBA players, and Armour still finds a way to make the aftermath her responsibility.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Adverb
  • Iran has repeatedly struck energy facilities in the Gulf, including two consecutive attacks on a Kuwaiti power and desalination plant over the weekend, according to Kuwait’s energy minister.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • It is composed of extremely thin layers of iron selenide, or FeSe, which are embedded repeatedly throughout a much larger three-dimensional crystal.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Adverb
  • John Schreiber The MLB trade deadline is always kind to high-leverage relievers.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Check board certification Many clinics say their surgeons are board-certified, but this is not always the case.
    Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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