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or ofttimes
as in often
many times
children oftentimes don't realize how quickly time passes
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Recent Examples of oftentimes
And when figurative financial belts are tightened, nonessential goods like snacks oftentimes land on the chopping block (which, in turn, could lead to literal belt-tightening).
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 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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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 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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As is often the case when Arsenal and Chelsea meet, this match had the potential to be one of those gloriously uninhibited conflicts.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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According to Blair, the two members on shift would often organize alternative sleeping rotas that left just one individual with a straightforward password and all the power.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tragically, Putin’s blatant disregard for international law when invading and annexing Ukraine in 2022 is frequently compared to the American invasion of Iraq.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The issues began when Asuka constantly offered Sky help in her WWE Women's World Championship matches.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Oftentimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oftentimes. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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