as in often
many times
as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap
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Recent Examples of oft
Set in the remote, windswept islands of Scotland, where the elements are so harsh there are no trees, the first seven seasons revolve around Detective Jimmy Perez, a lonely and oft-exasperated widower played by Douglas Henshall.
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Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, was born into a tumultuous family oft engaged in power struggles.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Here’s how Southern designers are incorporating yellow in their own projects, plus their tips for decorating with the oft-misunderstood shade.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
From Walgreens and Red Lobster to Big Lots and Family Dollar, hundreds of retail locations went dark as part of an ongoing, years-long trend oft attributed to the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevalence of online shopping.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, was born into a tumultuous family oft engaged in power struggles.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Here’s how Southern designers are incorporating yellow in their own projects, plus their tips for decorating with the oft-misunderstood shade.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
From Walgreens and Red Lobster to Big Lots and Family Dollar, hundreds of retail locations went dark as part of an ongoing, years-long trend oft attributed to the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevalence of online shopping.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oft
Adverb
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The owners went before the city council to ask for 15-minute parking for their customers who often grab orders and leave quickly.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Day laborers are often paid in cash, and many return to these locations every day in hope of getting more work.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Harvest the beans frequently to encourage additional bean production.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Given the relatively small protest area — which has been concentrated in just a few square blocks — officers from various agencies have frequently ended up in close proximity.—
Bora Erden,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Having a player who is constantly creating second chances for your team is a huge boost to your offense.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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When pain and reward are repeatedly coupled, people report a weaker pain response.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But not the human beings repeatedly shot with rubber bullets in the street?—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
10 June 2025
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“Oft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oft. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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