sometimes

adverb

ˈsəm-ˌtīmz How to pronounce sometimes (audio)
Definition of sometimesnext
as in occasionally
on some occasions sometimes I like to go skiing, and sometimes I prefer to stay inside where it's warm

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Recent Examples of sometimes While the true crime industry has reexamined and sometimes helped solve cold cases, critics say that a healthy fear of danger has curdled into a morbid fascination with serial killers – the business of which has proven to be quite lucrative. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 But lists of doctors and drugs that are covered can sometimes be wrong. — Emily Pisacreta, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026 People sometimes assume dog walking was a gap or detour in my career. — Sally Simmons, Contributor, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 And while some decisions are harder to make than others, even the smallest ones can sometimes feel overwhelming. — Kriti Kumar, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sometimes
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sometimes
  1. occasionally
  2. now
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  • The tightness of White’s control over his arrangements can occasionally foreclose the sense of chaotic freedom inherent to his more collaborative efforts.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Even seasoned, well-meaning hosts occasionally commit a faux pas.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of occasionally
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  • Their loss has become the Chiefs’ gain, as Walker, for now, looks like a possible MVP candidate in Kansas City.
    — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • For now, the trial provides compelling evidence that a cancer’s individuality can become a therapeutic opportunity.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of now

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“Sometimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sometimes. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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