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
Still, sometimes Forrest’s demands seemed nitpicky, silly even.
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Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
In more serious situations, medications are sometimes used, Walker said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
This sport can be so cruel, but sometimes there are moments that feel earned and right and fun too.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Kami Rita has climbed Everest nearly every year since the 1990s, sometimes completing two climbs in one climbing season.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 May 2025
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Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
In more serious situations, medications are sometimes used, Walker said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
This sport can be so cruel, but sometimes there are moments that feel earned and right and fun too.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Kami Rita has climbed Everest nearly every year since the 1990s, sometimes completing two climbs in one climbing season.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sometimes
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While he’s primarily known for his work with that group, Iommi does occasionally release music under his own name.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Since 1978, the US has contributed more than $50 billion in military assistance to Egypt, according to the American embassy, though some of this aid has been occasionally withheld on account of the country’s human rights record.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The first-place Yankees, who only scored one run in Friday’s series-opening loss, have now dropped their last four games against the fourth-place Red Sox.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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And, for now, both tuning out President Donald Trump and preparing to host more Americans.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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“Sometimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sometimes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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