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or ofttimes
as in often
many times
children oftentimes don't realize how quickly time passes
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My preview was also limited to Xbox Series consoles only, and yet, what Playground has achieved from a visual standpoint on nearly six-year-old hardware is oftentimes breathtaking.
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
The news outlet Variety also reported that his Weekend 1 set had to be reworked due to his injury and that's what led to the oftentimes confusing performance.
—Ema Sasic, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2026
The English rock outfit stopped producing original material long ago, but the group's catalog remains so popular that oftentimes multiple releases that gather together the singles that made Queen massively commercially successful never stop selling or racking up plays on platforms like Spotify.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Each meal came to $7 per serving for two people for four meals, but oftentimes the leftovers ended up stretching over several meals.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
The news outlet Variety also reported that his Weekend 1 set had to be reworked due to his injury and that's what led to the oftentimes confusing performance.
—Ema Sasic, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2026
The English rock outfit stopped producing original material long ago, but the group's catalog remains so popular that oftentimes multiple releases that gather together the singles that made Queen massively commercially successful never stop selling or racking up plays on platforms like Spotify.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Each meal came to $7 per serving for two people for four meals, but oftentimes the leftovers ended up stretching over several meals.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oftentimes
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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Despite some criticism directed at her mother in the comments, Allie says the exchange reflects a woman constantly juggling responsibilities rather than someone intentionally being difficult.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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People are constantly trying to belittle you.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Oftentimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oftentimes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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