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
Routine life—paying rent, getting groceries, reserving hotel rooms—is often far more expensive for single people (and especially single parents), who can’t as easily split costs or buy in bulk.
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Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
People often react more positively to someone’s voice and assess the speaker as smarter.
—Kathy and Ross Petras, Contributors, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
On top of that, sunny orange-yellow flowers complement the brilliant pinks and purples of zinnia blooms beautifully, and these two plants are often used together in bouquets or cottage garden designs.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Too often, even luxury hotels contribute to that feeling—offering flashy opulence but leaving little room for true rest, connection, or meaning.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
People often react more positively to someone’s voice and assess the speaker as smarter.
—Kathy and Ross Petras, Contributors, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
On top of that, sunny orange-yellow flowers complement the brilliant pinks and purples of zinnia blooms beautifully, and these two plants are often used together in bouquets or cottage garden designs.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Too often, even luxury hotels contribute to that feeling—offering flashy opulence but leaving little room for true rest, connection, or meaning.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for often
Adverb
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Under former President Joe Biden, border agents frequently recorded over 7,000 border crossings per day.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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In today’s competitive real estate market, homes often sell quickly and sellers frequently dictate closing dates and other key terms.—
Lucas Bucl,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Since the launch of Billboard Arabia in 2023, Manal has been a recurring presence—an artist whose work constantly challenges norms and celebrates female empowerment.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sai was a victim of her super aggressive gameplay that left other players constantly on edge.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The prosecution repeatedly showed graphic crime scene images during its presentation.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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But the Trump administration has repeatedly criticized foreign aid as wasteful and accused agencies like USAID of pursuing political agendas.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In a city that’s always moving, always evolving, Broadway remains a steadfast symbol of New York’s soul.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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These may not always provide accurate heart rate and step count measurements.56 The metric could also be influenced by outside factors that vary from person to person, Greene said.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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