occasionally
adverb
oc·ca·sion·al·ly
ə-ˈkā-zh(ə-)nə-lē 
: on occasion : now and then
dines out occasionally
We occasionally see deer in the field.
Examples of occasionally in a Sentence
Occasionally, things don't go as planned.
Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
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Cook until bubbly and thickened, whisking occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
His writing covers technology, sustainability, geopolitics, and occasionally fiction.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Or occasionally millions of years.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Not just occasionally during those offsite excursions, but every day.
—Janine MacLachlan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
His writing covers technology, sustainability, geopolitics, and occasionally fiction.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Or occasionally millions of years.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Not just occasionally during those offsite excursions, but every day.
—Janine MacLachlan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for occasionally
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“Occasionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occasionally. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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occasionally
adverb
oc·ca·sion·al·ly
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: from time to time
occasionally goes to the movies
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