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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The story has been adapted all over the world, sometimes in modern settings, often in its original setting, and occasionally in a different period entirely.
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Often lush, but occasionally sinister, this is a France of rustic auberges rather than refined arrondissements.
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Eclipses come in pairs and occasionally trios.
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Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The story has been adapted all over the world, sometimes in modern settings, often in its original setting, and occasionally in a different period entirely.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Often lush, but occasionally sinister, this is a France of rustic auberges rather than refined arrondissements.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Eclipses come in pairs and occasionally trios.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Occasionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occasionally. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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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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