a number of times

ADVERB

often

Synonyms

STRONGEST

generally much regularly repeatedly usually

STRONG

oftentimes ofttimes

WEAK

again and again many a time over and over recurrently time after time time and again

Antonyms

WEAK

infrequently rarely seldom

Example Sentences

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Investors expect the central bank to raise its key interest rate a number of times this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

I have heard this mentioned by drivers a number of times.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Brigadier Guy Foden said the base and another in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad were struck "a number of times" on Wednesday night and British personnel are currently in Erbil helping to defend that base.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

I’ve talked with Jordan a number of times over the years, and he seems genuinely humble about his life and work.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

She glanced into the hallway a number of times, as if afraid that the policeman on duty might have left.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

a number of times

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