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
There is a story about Margaret Thatcher, oft told.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Jan. 2025
McCrimmon the deal maker, Cassidy and his staff, and oft overlooked but critical is Kerry Bubolz, the team president.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
While Christmas rom-coms have oft been restricted to the hetero realm, the past few years have seen more LGBTQ+ Yuletide movies across Hallmark, Lifetime, and streaming.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
For example, Pooh is shown attempting to get honey while the oft depressed Eeore mopes in his tent.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Jan. 2025
McCrimmon the deal maker, Cassidy and his staff, and oft overlooked but critical is Kerry Bubolz, the team president.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
While Christmas rom-coms have oft been restricted to the hetero realm, the past few years have seen more LGBTQ+ Yuletide movies across Hallmark, Lifetime, and streaming.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
For example, Pooh is shown attempting to get honey while the oft depressed Eeore mopes in his tent.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oft
Adverb
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Alcala is often seen at Verdugo's games, sporting team gear alongside their children, Efrain, A.J. and Alianna.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Myanmar’s junta government doesn’t often want others to intervene in its affairs.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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These leaders are frequently engaged by organizations experiencing stagnant growth or seeking to penetrate new markets.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Under former President Joe Biden, border agents frequently recorded over 7,000 border crossings per day.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Since the launch of Billboard Arabia in 2023, Manal has been a recurring presence—an artist whose work constantly challenges norms and celebrates female empowerment.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sai was a victim of her super aggressive gameplay that left other players constantly on edge.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Guadarrama always responded immediately, and repeatedly followed up.—
Adam Iscoe,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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This month alone, the Miami resident has repeatedly been spotted frolicking with boyfriend Joaquim Valente out on the water (many times on private boat trips).—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Oft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oft. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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