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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Until Iran’s people replace their government, America will need to periodically take actions to reduce Iranian capabilities.
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
The incident involving Pizzaballa risks further straining relations between Israel and the Vatican, which established diplomatic ties in 1993 but have periodically faced tensions over access to holy sites and the treatment of Christian communities.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The tasting menu changes periodically based on the availability of seasonal ingredients.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Cheetos Paws have returned periodically in limited releases in the 2010s and 2020s, often driven by nostalgia marketing.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
The incident involving Pizzaballa risks further straining relations between Israel and the Vatican, which established diplomatic ties in 1993 but have periodically faced tensions over access to holy sites and the treatment of Christian communities.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The tasting menu changes periodically based on the availability of seasonal ingredients.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Cheetos Paws have returned periodically in limited releases in the 2010s and 2020s, often driven by nostalgia marketing.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodically. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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