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
Second, fintech companies oft times have conducted their own customer onboarding and activity screening.
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Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
When not sparring with the resolute Tell, Gessler is oft accompanied by snooty henchmen and a rebellious princess (Emily Beecham), giving him plenty of outlets to flex his wickedness.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024
The immigrant household is held sacred, and sacred things are oft threatened.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
Elliott is oft considered the foremost English theater director of our time.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
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Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
When not sparring with the resolute Tell, Gessler is oft accompanied by snooty henchmen and a rebellious princess (Emily Beecham), giving him plenty of outlets to flex his wickedness.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024
The immigrant household is held sacred, and sacred things are oft threatened.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
Elliott is oft considered the foremost English theater director of our time.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oft
Adverb
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The size of damages are often far lower than in the U.S.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
20 Jan. 2025
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The music is often reliably well curated (see previous sentence about the baristas).—
David G. Allan,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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By bypassing the hazardous waters around the Stad peninsula, the tunnel will eliminate the need for navigating its frequently rough seas and powerful currents.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Well aware that many American designers aren’t rushing to dress Trump, as was the case in 2017 when several like Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs publicly said so, Pierre frequently shops retail in New York City to find options for her.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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His desire to be a pilot fits a personality that’s constantly looking to push himself.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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But no one tells you about the mental toll of constantly questioning yourself.—
Joe Altieri,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Related article Hope for old DC: The Washington Commanders return to the playoffs ready for a new era Gonzalez was shown repeatedly adjusting both his socks and shoes before finally getting them on.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Shoppers shared that they were repeatedly impressed by its ample interior space and can pack far more than expected.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Oft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oft. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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