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or ofttimes
as in often
many times
children oftentimes don't realize how quickly time passes
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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.
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Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
In the National Football League, development is oftentimes secondary to winning.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Players such as Bonner oftentimes find themselves in position to make those plays, but fail to finish it.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
Its hard to be original when sameness is oftentimes rewarded, though its originality that creates new opportunities and shapes work environments that promote reverse assimilation.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
In the National Football League, development is oftentimes secondary to winning.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Players such as Bonner oftentimes find themselves in position to make those plays, but fail to finish it.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
Its hard to be original when sameness is oftentimes rewarded, though its originality that creates new opportunities and shapes work environments that promote reverse assimilation.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oftentimes
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And the money is often sent to the burglars’ associates or family members in their home countries.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
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But those with the most knowledge are often afraid to speak out, worried they’ll get deported.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Wilson isn’t going to be a starter, but he’s rotated often with Koonce and frequently lines up at defensive tackle.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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Similarly, Brené Brown's Dare to Lead podcast frequently opens with guests sharing their stories.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Oftentimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oftentimes. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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