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
According to Italian media outlets Corriere della Sera and ANSA, citing local police, tests have shown that the pair were actually poisoned with ricin, a poison often used by terrorists.
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Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Kratom’s effects come from compounds in its leaves, including mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, often called 7OH.
—Andrew Kolodny, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
If however, we were often criticized and made to feel unimportant, our self-talk may be more negative.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The Declaration of Independence is often called America’s creed.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Kratom’s effects come from compounds in its leaves, including mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, often called 7OH.
—Andrew Kolodny, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
If however, we were often criticized and made to feel unimportant, our self-talk may be more negative.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The Declaration of Independence is often called America’s creed.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for often
Adverb
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Pickles frequently appear in comedic settings, from cartoon characters struggling with oversized jars to absurd internet memes celebrating the eccentricity of pickle enthusiasts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the immediate future, analysts point to groceries, which have to be restocked frequently and could also see price hikes as businesses’ transportation costs pile up.—
David Schutz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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During this stretch run, school is constantly in session for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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That information will be constantly updated beginning about one minute after liftoff until Orion begins its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere about 10 days later.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Gerhardt Konig hoped Thursday to persuade a Hawaiian jury that hitting his wife repeatedly with a rock was self-defense.—
April 2,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Trump repeatedly publicly praised and defended Bondi but also showed flashes of impatience with his attorney general’s efforts to meet his demands to prosecute his rivals.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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For guests, a table is always available without prior reservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Chickpeas With Greek Salad always fit the bill.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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