as in frequently
many times
I seem to stumble often when I try to walk in high heels
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Recent Examples of often
At the same time, a salty liquid containing calcium chloride (a salt often used to de-ice roads) is pumped through the regenerator, which carries the heat away and ejects it to the surroundings on exit.
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
To prevent this, change the filter at least as often as the manufacturer recommends—typically every three months for 1-inch-thick filters, Fox says.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Younger siblings often play more dangerous sports, research shows, as a way to differentiate themselves.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Hollywood has often found this a winning recipe for film adaptation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
To prevent this, change the filter at least as often as the manufacturer recommends—typically every three months for 1-inch-thick filters, Fox says.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Younger siblings often play more dangerous sports, research shows, as a way to differentiate themselves.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Hollywood has often found this a winning recipe for film adaptation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for often
Adverb
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Federal data is fluid and frequently subject to change as more detailed and accurate information becomes available.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mamdani has frequently talked about the World Cup as a boon for the city’s economy and tourism industry.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The variability is expected; there’s a dusty environment and the dust distribution is constantly changing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Thea’s former suitor, Tesman struggles to call her by her married name, a slip of the tongue that Hedda constantly needles him about.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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As strong as Dallas has been in its six-game win streak, the Stars have allowed opponents to climb back into games repeatedly in the third.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kitty, whose worldly possessions fit into two plastic bags, is seen repeatedly in the same clothes, and bourgeois hostility to her presence in Beth’s middle-class neighborhood compounds her feelings of worthlessness.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Edwards said decisions involving a ransom are always up to the family and that the FBI can help provide consultation.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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But being the first to break through the status quo hasn’t always sat comfortably with Edwards, who is keen to be credited not only for the color of her skin but also for her athletic ability.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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