as in often
many times
as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap
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Recent Examples of oft
George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, was born into a tumultuous family oft engaged in power struggles.
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Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Here’s how Southern designers are incorporating yellow in their own projects, plus their tips for decorating with the oft-misunderstood shade.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
From Walgreens and Red Lobster to Big Lots and Family Dollar, hundreds of retail locations went dark as part of an ongoing, years-long trend oft attributed to the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevalence of online shopping.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
That would have netted the Hornets an unprotected 2031 pick, a 2030 swap and Dalton Knecht for a talented but oft-injured center.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Here’s how Southern designers are incorporating yellow in their own projects, plus their tips for decorating with the oft-misunderstood shade.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
From Walgreens and Red Lobster to Big Lots and Family Dollar, hundreds of retail locations went dark as part of an ongoing, years-long trend oft attributed to the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevalence of online shopping.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
That would have netted the Hornets an unprotected 2031 pick, a 2030 swap and Dalton Knecht for a talented but oft-injured center.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oft
Adverb
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Streaming platforms have also perfected the art of production control, often finalizing all scripts before shooting begins to optimize scheduling and budgets.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Miller has often recalled how these early experiences watching Paul perform and receiving personal instruction were pivotal in inspiring his own musical journey.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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Their connection began in Miller’s early childhood in Milwaukee, where his parents frequently attended Les Paul and Mary Ford’s performances.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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Bill Skarsgård returns to play Pennywise, the demonic clown that serves as It's most frequently used guise.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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Until last year, the Celtics had a habit of surrendering big leads, constantly faltering in crunchtime as the offense lost its flow.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Attendance is expected to sag below original expectations, which may, in fact, be viewed as a win for a regime that is constantly stoking its base with culture-war rot that exploits division for political gain.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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Arresting murals nearby have been defaced and touched up repeatedly.—
Ernesto Londoño,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Throughout the season, the Knights repeatedly demonstrated their resilience, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in critical moments.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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“Oft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oft. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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