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
But sometimes less stable minerals persist because there isn’t enough energy available to convert them to more stable phases.
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Philip Ball, Wired News, 8 June 2025
However, it’s inspired a trend that has been adopted by some of soccer’s biggest names — and sometimes, champagne isn’t even involved.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Empower fishing businesses to promote sustainable practices by eliminating overfishing, ending harmful fisheries subsidies globally, and reducing the sometimes destructive impacts of fisheries on marine habitats.
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—Marc Benioff, Time, 8 June 2025
Still, sometimes Forrest’s demands seemed nitpicky, silly even.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
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Philip Ball, Wired News, 8 June 2025
However, it’s inspired a trend that has been adopted by some of soccer’s biggest names — and sometimes, champagne isn’t even involved.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Empower fishing businesses to promote sustainable practices by eliminating overfishing, ending harmful fisheries subsidies globally, and reducing the sometimes destructive impacts of fisheries on marine habitats.
5.
—Marc Benioff, Time, 8 June 2025
Still, sometimes Forrest’s demands seemed nitpicky, silly even.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sometimes
Adverb
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Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have occasionally spilled over into NATO nations like Poland and Romania, which border Ukraine.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Many expressions also exhibit delicate floral notes, reminiscent of white blossoms, and occasionally a faint almond or herbal edge.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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Everton midfielder Hayley Ladd is the brains of the operation now, while Liverpool counterpart Ceri Holland has become a reliable source of goals and energy.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Many feature the touches and amenities now familiar to Chinese drivers, from large touch screens and massage-chairs to drawers.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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“Sometimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sometimes. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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