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
But if treatment is delayed, their symptoms often become harder to reverse.
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Tony Leys, NPR, 8 May 2025
The often spectacular and colorful military display commemorates the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II and the millions of Russian lives lost in that conflict.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Location always dictates the context of home pricing, for example oceanfront California homes often do not include air conditioning, a factor that would otherwise undermine property value.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The shape of the motor is often long with a relatively smallish diameter.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
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Tony Leys, NPR, 8 May 2025
The often spectacular and colorful military display commemorates the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II and the millions of Russian lives lost in that conflict.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Location always dictates the context of home pricing, for example oceanfront California homes often do not include air conditioning, a factor that would otherwise undermine property value.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The shape of the motor is often long with a relatively smallish diameter.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for often
Recent Examples of Synonyms for often
Adverb
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These regulations change frequently, with 6,755 changes recorded in the last five years according to the Brookings Institute.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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What Happens Next Air-quality maps are frequently updated and will continue to monitor whether the orange zone remains or dissipates as weather patterns evolve.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 May 2025
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Attendance is expected to sag below original expectations, which may, in fact, be viewed as a win for a regime that is constantly stoking its base with culture-war rot that exploits division for political gain.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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Throughout the season, the Knights repeatedly demonstrated their resilience, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in critical moments.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Arresting murals nearby have been defaced and touched up repeatedly.—
Ernesto Londoño,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Balancing family and business is often framed as an impossible juggling act—one where something always has to give.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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That goes for all sorts of emergencies, as there are always new challenges, including counter-terrorism.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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