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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
sent out periodic reminders about the office dress code
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as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
periodic snow showers that might leave up to an inch
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Recent Examples of periodic
There was periodic pushback from Steve Jobs, the visionary Apple cofounder who could be challenging, blunt, demanding and detail-obsessed.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The team looked for periodic fluctuations in the emissions at the relevant wavelengths as a potential sign of a fluctuating magnetic influence.
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John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Imagine Daphnia in a shallow pond that experiences periodic heat waves throughout the summer.
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Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The team looked for periodic fluctuations in the emissions at the relevant wavelengths as a potential sign of a fluctuating magnetic influence.
—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Imagine Daphnia in a shallow pond that experiences periodic heat waves throughout the summer.
—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for periodic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodic
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Pat George, a frequent flier, avoided a line at the Admirals Club in Miami because a representative called ahead to a second lounge near Gate D15 to confirm there was no wait.
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Ukraine’s frequent attacks inside Russia — described by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a 40-day blitz — have especially targeted oil refineries, causing a fuel crisis that has frustrated Russians already feeling the war’s economic toll.
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The GalSafe caused only nausea and, in one case, faint flushing; the regular pork gave some patients hives, as well, and sent one woman to the hospital with recurrent vomiting.
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In a study testing this theory using 212 recurrent dream reports, 66% contained at least one threat and dreamers typically responded with defensive or evasive behavior.
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With the first day of July landing on a Wednesday, payments will go out on a regular schedule, according to the Social Security Administration’s calendar.
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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The Bell Street Bridge encampment was prioritized for closure as part of Downtown Rising – the first phase of Atlanta Rising, a multi-year campaign launched in 2025 to end unsheltered homelessness citywide and make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.
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This was and is a non-recurring, cyclical business totally dependent on transaction volumes, which fluctuate with economic cycles and interest rates.
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Authenticity is built through small, repeated alignments, not dramatic declarations.
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To address the challenge, Ursa Major aims to normalize repeated use, which could significantly reduce per-flight costs and increase flight rates.
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Perhaps most retro of all, the Gunmen's day job is running a periodical magazine, printed on actual paper.
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While no decision is imminent, Yankees higher-ups present options for Monument Park at periodical meetings, according to the spokesperson.
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Affluent travelers are paying a premium for experiences built around disconnection - not just from work, but from the constant noise of being online.
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As a result, Skywalkers hovers between a sense of constant performance and disarming immediacy — the latter generally during the many vertigo-inducing drone shots of Ivan and Angela’s hair-raising accomplishments.
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“Periodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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