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
Because the world assumes that all people are heteronormative and cisgenger, kids can often be on the back foot when talking about their relationships and identity.
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Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 June 2026
Buying pre-loved often displaces the purchase of a new item.
—Emily Zak, Vogue, 4 June 2026
Identifying the fishes often felt like solving an enormous puzzle.
—Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Edwards, one of the lawyers who filed a civil case in 2008 against the government on behalf of Epstein’s survivors, said Reiter and Recarey’s role in the case has often been wrongly treated as a footnote.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 June 2026
Buying pre-loved often displaces the purchase of a new item.
—Emily Zak, Vogue, 4 June 2026
Identifying the fishes often felt like solving an enormous puzzle.
—Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Edwards, one of the lawyers who filed a civil case in 2008 against the government on behalf of Epstein’s survivors, said Reiter and Recarey’s role in the case has often been wrongly treated as a footnote.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for often
Adverb
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These companies frequently offer athletes significant creative input and business opportunities alongside lucrative endorsement contracts.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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However, many conditions that frequently accompany migraine also play a role in brain health and aging.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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Despite some criticism directed at her mother in the comments, Allie says the exchange reflects a woman constantly juggling responsibilities rather than someone intentionally being difficult.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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People are constantly trying to belittle you.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in restarting that diplomacy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Judges, attorneys, guardians and other court professionals have repeatedly used custody as a cudgel, according to some family court attorneys and advocates, punishing parents for their conduct by limiting their access to their children.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The cocktails change regularly, and there’s always a weekly special such as the recent Trance Dance featuring apple, cinnamon, gingerbread, and rum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Sure, long tips wrapped around an icy cocktail glass will always exude summer elegance—but don’t count short nails out.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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