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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
The Knicks, who have chalked their transition struggles to poor communication, have oftentimes left opposing shooters wide-open off of their own misses and turnovers.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
There is an oftentimes inadequate or incomplete state response.
—Hady Mawajdeh, Vox, 11 May 2025
Part of that, yes, is the fact that a big-time New York City neurosurgeon becoming a general practitioner in small town Everwood, Colorado, means Andy can instantly and intimately interact and oftentimes clash with his new neighbors.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Perhaps the complete opposite of the harsh, and oftentimes gruesome, reality of working in the medical industry.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
There is an oftentimes inadequate or incomplete state response.
—Hady Mawajdeh, Vox, 11 May 2025
Part of that, yes, is the fact that a big-time New York City neurosurgeon becoming a general practitioner in small town Everwood, Colorado, means Andy can instantly and intimately interact and oftentimes clash with his new neighbors.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Perhaps the complete opposite of the harsh, and oftentimes gruesome, reality of working in the medical industry.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oftentimes
Adverb
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Williams will often tell her stories of those two storms to warn Central Florida residents — even those who have lived in the region for decades — that a hurricane’s rains are just as dangerous as its winds.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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While executives often attend online events, actors tend to network through in-person classes and on-set experiences.—
Stacey Stratton,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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An alligator that has been frequently hand-fed will often lunge at an outstretched hand.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In the years since, the four have filmed a sequel, all had babies, and frequently reunited for lots of love, laughter and plenty of selfies.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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“Oftentimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oftentimes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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