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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 when figurative financial belts are tightened, nonessential goods like snacks oftentimes land on the chopping block (which, in turn, could lead to literal belt-tightening).
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The Best Way to Talk to Your Neighbor About Fence Issues
As with many social dilemmas, starting the conversation is oftentimes the hardest part.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Celebrities oftentimes use their fame and notoriety for positive influence, but arguably nothing ranks above helping to save a life.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2025
While there are tons of benefits to staying in Airbnbs (oftentimes getting a roomier space for less money), there are more guest responsibilities compared to staying in a hotel.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The Best Way to Talk to Your Neighbor About Fence Issues
As with many social dilemmas, starting the conversation is oftentimes the hardest part.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Celebrities oftentimes use their fame and notoriety for positive influence, but arguably nothing ranks above helping to save a life.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2025
While there are tons of benefits to staying in Airbnbs (oftentimes getting a roomier space for less money), there are more guest responsibilities compared to staying in a hotel.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oftentimes
Adverb
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Ukraine needs a constant pipeline of weapons from its allies to defend against Russian barrages of missiles and drones – often several hundred in one night.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Try eating smaller meals more often to get the energy and nutrients your body needs.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Given the fluidity of the game, teams will often shape shift depending on the sequence being played — although perhaps not quite as frequently as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has previously suggested.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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It’s believed that the 13th-century castle is haunted by a magical imp who frequently visits the Markomanka and Hlíza, or black, towers.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Oftentimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oftentimes. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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