as in occasionally
on some occasions
sometimes I like to go skiing, and sometimes I prefer to stay inside where it's warm
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Recent Examples of sometimes
Women’s health sometimes is still discussed as an emerging category.
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
And sometimes, this gathering spot is a location where guests go to take phone calls or even to decompress and chat with people one-on-one.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Long Names for Boys Often tied to strength, heritage, and tradition, long names for boys are sometimes tied to nobility.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026
Somewhat happy, sometimes, with someone else to talk to.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
And sometimes, this gathering spot is a location where guests go to take phone calls or even to decompress and chat with people one-on-one.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Long Names for Boys Often tied to strength, heritage, and tradition, long names for boys are sometimes tied to nobility.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026
Somewhat happy, sometimes, with someone else to talk to.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sometimes
Adverb
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John and Noah were homeschooled by Andrea, who taught them to read and do math, and occasionally took them on field trips, per Rusty.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Add bay leaves and remaining 1 cup chicken broth; bring to a simmer over medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has mostly evaporated, about 25 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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And with temperatures steadily dropping, now is the perfect time to invest in a new pair of winter boots.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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So now, the ramshackle Coinjock School sits in the restaurant’s backyard and his plan for restoration keeps getting more ambitious with each passing year.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Sometimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sometimes. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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