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
The immigrant household is held sacred, and sacred things are oft threatened.
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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
Most of the makeup videos that come across my feed these days are about ditching the traditional style of undereye concealer—usually lighter than one’s natural skin tone and oft heavy-handed—in favor of embracing the natural shadow of the undereye.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 5 July 2024
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Storage beds are an oft slept-on (pun intended) way to add extra space savviness to your home, since some designs can be clunky and poorly designed.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
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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
Most of the makeup videos that come across my feed these days are about ditching the traditional style of undereye concealer—usually lighter than one’s natural skin tone and oft heavy-handed—in favor of embracing the natural shadow of the undereye.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 5 July 2024
Latitude Run Gaillarde Upholstered Storage Bed 12/14 Latitude Run® Gaillarde Hydraulic Lift Up Storage Upholstered Platform Bed
$900 $326
Wayfair
Storage beds are an oft slept-on (pun intended) way to add extra space savviness to your home, since some designs can be clunky and poorly designed.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oft
Adverb
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Airlines often make a bet that not everyone who confirmed their itinerary will show up for their flight — and when the airlines lose that bet, customers pay the price.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Preemies are often at higher risk for physical or intellectual disabilities.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Adverb
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As with Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard, the width and traffic speed of state roads in urban neighborhoods now frequently clash with local desires for street safety, quality transit service, and pedestrian comfort.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Psychiatric problems — marked anxiety or panic attacks progressing to temporary psychosis and even schizophrenia-like psychotic illness — are presenting more frequently in emergency rooms.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Adverb
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Cato and his band were onstage almost constantly, backing the performances and ensuring maximum good vibes.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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While navigating life, he’s constantly reminded of the lessons his late father instilled in him.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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Trump repeatedly attacked Powell during his first term as president for raising the Fed's key rate in 2017 and 2018.Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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From the day of her arrival in London, the fashion-conscious princess was repeatedly presented with bouquet holders by wives of officials, regularly reported by the press.Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Oft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oft. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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