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or ofttimes
as in often
many times
children oftentimes don't realize how quickly time passes
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Hamstring injuries can be tricky and oftentimes severe, so the hope for the Steelers would be that Ramsey did not suffer anything that would keep him out for more than the rest of the game against the Vikings.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The Best Way to Talk to Your Neighbor About Fence Issues
As with many social dilemmas, starting the conversation is oftentimes the hardest part.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Celebrities oftentimes use their fame and notoriety for positive influence, but arguably nothing ranks above helping to save a life.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2025
While there are tons of benefits to staying in Airbnbs (oftentimes getting a roomier space for less money), there are more guest responsibilities compared to staying in a hotel.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The Best Way to Talk to Your Neighbor About Fence Issues
As with many social dilemmas, starting the conversation is oftentimes the hardest part.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Celebrities oftentimes use their fame and notoriety for positive influence, but arguably nothing ranks above helping to save a life.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2025
While there are tons of benefits to staying in Airbnbs (oftentimes getting a roomier space for less money), there are more guest responsibilities compared to staying in a hotel.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oftentimes
Adverb
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Surgery is often an effective treatment option for people with early-stage stomach cancer.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Crypto Is Cyclical An initial appeal of cryptoassets, especially for institutional investors and professional traders, was that the asset class often moved in a counter-cyclical manner that provided a hedge against volatility in other market sectors.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Given the fluidity of the game, teams will often shape shift depending on the sequence being played — although perhaps not quite as frequently as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has previously suggested.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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It’s believed that the 13th-century castle is haunted by a magical imp who frequently visits the Markomanka and Hlíza, or black, towers.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Oftentimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oftentimes. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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