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 The page will surely contain clues—maybe the subject matter points to a particular shelf, or the author uses telltale turns of phrase—but sometimes a match can’t be found. — Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026 Police describe what seems to be a phone tree the church members use to call on the congregation to pray and go to the family’s home — sometimes before the death, sometimes after. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 Make Room for Summer Growth Plants can grow considerably over the summer, and sometimes the plant that fit perfectly in your home in May is simply too large by September. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026 Blends Athletic socks made from blends are often part wool, part cotton and sometimes part polyester or other synthetic. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sometimes
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sometimes
  1. occasionally
  2. now
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  • Florida quarterbacks once became celebrities, champions and, occasionally, statues.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In the years that followed, Felipe VI occasionally entrusted her with missions on behalf of the crown, including several official visits abroad.
    — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of occasionally
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  • Her light ripples and will forever ripple, and will shine even brighter now.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of now

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“Sometimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sometimes. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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