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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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Ukraine needs a constant pipeline of weapons from its allies to defend against Russian barrages of missiles and drones – often several hundred in one night.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Try eating smaller meals more often to get the energy and nutrients your body needs.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 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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These torsional Alfvén waves constantly turn the sun's magnetic field lines back and forth, carrying energy upward through its layers.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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As a mom of three, there is one item my home is constantly overflowing with — plushies.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Oftentimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oftentimes. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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