as in often
many times
as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap
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Recent Examples of oft
For example, Pooh is shown attempting to get honey while the oft depressed Eeore mopes in his tent.
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
The Lange 1 Dial Beneath a sapphire crystal is the Lange 1’s pièce de résistance, a dial whose asymmetric layout has since been oft imitated—but never equaled.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
Second, fintech companies oft times have conducted their own customer onboarding and activity screening.
—Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
When not sparring with the resolute Tell, Gessler is oft accompanied by snooty henchmen and a rebellious princess (Emily Beecham), giving him plenty of outlets to flex his wickedness.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
The Lange 1 Dial Beneath a sapphire crystal is the Lange 1’s pièce de résistance, a dial whose asymmetric layout has since been oft imitated—but never equaled.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
Second, fintech companies oft times have conducted their own customer onboarding and activity screening.
—Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
When not sparring with the resolute Tell, Gessler is oft accompanied by snooty henchmen and a rebellious princess (Emily Beecham), giving him plenty of outlets to flex his wickedness.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oft
Adverb
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The flakes of dead skin can often be seen on the hair and clothing.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
1 Feb. 2025
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Though the procedures and arrangements have been around since the ’80s, the intensive and expensive process is out of reach for many and often goes undiscussed.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Restaurants Pushing Back Against Difficult Customers Restaurant workers frequently deal with customers who linger past closing time, delaying cleanup and extending shifts.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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This can include washing your bed linens more frequently, adding extra mattress protectors, and investing in laundry products that tackle stains and disinfect.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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James Marsden and Sterling K. Brown sang old-school R&B 'constantly' on set of Paradise Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Wedding Etiquette: 7 Dos And Don'ts For Guests By Maria Morava Relationships Reporter 1 Wedding etiquette is constantly changing—and one woman wants to bring back an old tradition.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The family can repeatedly be heard asking to see a warrant.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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The case has been cited repeatedly in lawsuits filed in recent years by other trans inmates incarcerated in state and federal prisons who alleged similar abuse.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Oft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oft. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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