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
Her commentary, which has routinely criticized Trump and Republicans, has often gone viral on social media.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Currently, gig workers often face economic insecurity, working 60 to 70 hours a week to make ends meet.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Much of the genius of that document is its often ambiguous language, letting the government adapt to a changing nation.
—Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Johnson often shared content of his furry friend on social media.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for often
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Currently, gig workers often face economic insecurity, working 60 to 70 hours a week to make ends meet.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Much of the genius of that document is its often ambiguous language, letting the government adapt to a changing nation.
—Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Johnson often shared content of his furry friend on social media.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for often
Recent Examples of Synonyms for often
Adverb
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The custodial staff has been laid off in some areas as well, meaning trash might not be picked up as frequently or restrooms may not be cleaned as often.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are frequently seen in the night sky, according to NASA.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Her mother, constantly cooking and battling stomach pain, sometimes vanishes before dawn.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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This app offers progress updates for every assignment, so parents don’t have to wait for report card time to see how their child is performing in class, with their GPA being constantly revised.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Merz has repeatedly and categorically ruled out working with AfD, as have other mainstream parties.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Rashad Jamal, the former rapper who leads the University of Cosmic Intelligence and is now serving 18 years on child-molestation charges, has repeatedly cast his prosecution as persecution.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Not everyone is always up for being challenged by a serious look at the history of Rastafarianism.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
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The reason is to make sure the Ramcharger can always do things like tow, apparently.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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