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as in often
many times
children oftentimes don't realize how quickly time passes
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Recent Examples of oftentimes
Addressing only the problem of the day oftentimes leads to over-tooling and results in a hodgepodge of multiple systems that increase the organization's technical debt.
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Cory McNeley, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Summer is peak wedding season, and for good reason: excellent weather, an opportune time to experience exotic locations, and oftentimes a time of more flexible schedules.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 16 July 2025
Historically, teams at the top get minimum of three, oftentimes four.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 July 2025
When booking, passengers should understand that discount airlines like Allegiant and Spirit, which oftentimes have the lowest fares, also charge fees for carry-on bags, seat-assignments and other add-on services.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
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Cory McNeley, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Summer is peak wedding season, and for good reason: excellent weather, an opportune time to experience exotic locations, and oftentimes a time of more flexible schedules.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 16 July 2025
Historically, teams at the top get minimum of three, oftentimes four.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 July 2025
When booking, passengers should understand that discount airlines like Allegiant and Spirit, which oftentimes have the lowest fares, also charge fees for carry-on bags, seat-assignments and other add-on services.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oftentimes
Adverb
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This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, nothing negates the unique way in which people from the South embrace socializing with each other, which brings us to a potentially awkward situation that arises often enough and gives grief to even the most polite Southerners.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Kirk frequently attacked mainstream media and engaged in culture war issues around race, gender and immigration, often in a provocative style.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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With the frequently audible director alternating between frat boy giddiness and genuine concern at Sheen’s antics, the actor appears entirely in control, a product of seven years of professed sobriety.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Oftentimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oftentimes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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