EVERY NOW AND THEN Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

every now and then

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variants or every now and again or every so often

as in sometimes

on some occasions The family likes to take a vacation in France every now and then. Every now and again the two friends quarrel but they never hold grudges.

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Recent Examples of every now and then Yeun manages to keep his cool like an interested observer who throws out useful suggestions every now and then. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 If the extent of your lawn care consists of blowing leaves off a patio every now and then, a DeWalt leaf blower (or even a simple broom) will do the trick. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 What people can expect is a fun, family-friendly event with food, with interactions, with some decent tennis every now and then, and just some fun, really. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 To keep your machine running smoothly, give it a break every now and then. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for every now and then

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