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

Examples of periodically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stokes recommends that users turn off the option that lets Meta train its AI on conversations, and periodically review what the assistant has saved about them. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

The media periodically released vits and images of the place. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Those designations can play an important role in determining where certain assets go, so they should generally be reviewed periodically and after major life changes. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

As a product leader, periodically get out of your own environment and use the product like an actual customer. — Rhodes Kriske, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for periodically

• methodically