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 reactions from leaders and legislators worldwide — with the notable exception of those in Russia —occasionally expressed a measure of hope, but often disappointment too.
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Tamara Keith, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
He can be hurt and occasionally knocked down, but he’s only been finished once, which was by Rakhmonov in Round 3.
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Tapper occasionally becomes frustrated during on-air coverage.
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Here's why this kind of makes sense: 1. Turns out O'Reilly is a huge music fan who occasionally writes his own songs; and 2.
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Tamara Keith, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
He can be hurt and occasionally knocked down, but he’s only been finished once, which was by Rakhmonov in Round 3.
—Brett Appley, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Tapper occasionally becomes frustrated during on-air coverage.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
Here's why this kind of makes sense: 1. Turns out O'Reilly is a huge music fan who occasionally writes his own songs; and 2.
—The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 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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