periodically
adverb
pe·ri·od·i·cal·ly
ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-k(ə-)lē 
1
: at regular intervals of time
2
: from time to time : frequently
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Use a deep-conditioning mask or treatment periodically, when hair feels dry.
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Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
On the chat side of things, many models use a process called compaction, whereby lengthy conversations are periodically analyzed, and the models attempt to remove irrelevant information from the context window while keeping what’s actually important for the ongoing conversation, project, or task.
—ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
Others in the area are checked periodically from satellites or aircraft.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Old Navy’s marketing is multitiered, focused on maintaining a family appeal, aggressively promoting low prices and special deals, periodically partnering with celebrities to tell stories and inject humor and quirkiness.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
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Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
On the chat side of things, many models use a process called compaction, whereby lengthy conversations are periodically analyzed, and the models attempt to remove irrelevant information from the context window while keeping what’s actually important for the ongoing conversation, project, or task.
—ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
Others in the area are checked periodically from satellites or aircraft.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Old Navy’s marketing is multitiered, focused on maintaining a family appeal, aggressively promoting low prices and special deals, periodically partnering with celebrities to tell stories and inject humor and quirkiness.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for periodically
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodically. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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