sometimes

adverb

ˈsəm-ˌtīmz How to pronounce sometimes (audio)
Definition of sometimesnext
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 In many cases, the lettuce was sold in large bags for restaurants or service operations, and sometimes blended with romaine. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 But sometimes the truth being sought or avoided is more abstract, more elemental. — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026 And sometimes there can be delays in implementing the winning projects, and this kind of negative experience can even weaken the people's trust and consequently their tax morale. — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Here’s proof that sometimes the small things are actually a big deal. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sometimes
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sometimes
  1. occasionally
  2. now
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  • China’s BeiDou system comprises 56 satellites, offering more resilient and occasionally more advanced capabilities than the 31 powering the US’ Global Positioning System.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • Washing clothes with cold water, running only full loads, and occasionally air-drying clothes can help reduce energy consumption.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of occasionally
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  • And speaking of men being disappointing, Ava changes the conversation to vaguely tell them all that her intuition about her boyfriend, Hook, was correct, and that they’re now broken up.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to stabbing four University of Idaho students to death and waived his right to appeal, is now seeking post-conviction relief by claiming his plea was false.
    — Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of now

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