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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
Despite its deathly reputation, the Devil’s Backbone is oftentimes neither a particularly precarious mountain nor an especially treacherous trail.
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Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
Duet Small Crossbody Crossbody bags are a practical, hands-free option that oftentimes feel more functional than stylish.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
With deep ties to the NFL as the wife and daughter of former players, respectively, the dynamic duo understand the hustle and bustle of the lifestyle and the oftentimes unpredictable trajectories of professional football families, having experienced it all themselves.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
And that's One of the tricky things about all of this, discussion around trauma is that oftentimes we get lost in the story of it.
—Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2025
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Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
Duet Small Crossbody Crossbody bags are a practical, hands-free option that oftentimes feel more functional than stylish.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
With deep ties to the NFL as the wife and daughter of former players, respectively, the dynamic duo understand the hustle and bustle of the lifestyle and the oftentimes unpredictable trajectories of professional football families, having experienced it all themselves.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
And that's One of the tricky things about all of this, discussion around trauma is that oftentimes we get lost in the story of it.
—Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oftentimes
Adverb
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Uninsured Americans, however, often must pay for prescription medications with their own money.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Investors often flock to gold when crises hit, inflation spikes or stocks slump as a way to preserve their money’s worth.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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
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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
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“Oftentimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oftentimes. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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