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or ofttimes
as in often
many times
children oftentimes don't realize how quickly time passes
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Recent Examples of oftentimes
And as Outlander prepares to launch its eighth and final season, Balfe and costar Sam Heughan are reflecting on their epic, romantic, and oftentimes dangerous onscreen journeys.
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Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Plus, the feel of the porcelain is unpleasant—oftentimes cold—to the touch.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The county sheriff, Eric Klang, says that oftentimes, they're brought in a few at a time.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The first indicator is oftentimes a lack of water flow from faucets when the weather is extremely cold.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
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Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Plus, the feel of the porcelain is unpleasant—oftentimes cold—to the touch.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The county sheriff, Eric Klang, says that oftentimes, they're brought in a few at a time.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The first indicator is oftentimes a lack of water flow from faucets when the weather is extremely cold.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oftentimes
Adverb
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Military police are often the only armed personnel on base, outside of shooting ranges, hunting areas or in training, where soldiers can wield their service weapons without ammunition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sound design—the particular timbre of a bass drum or a synth sweep—often defines the identity of a track.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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
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“Oftentimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oftentimes. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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