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

Tens of thousands of people periodically march in major cities demanding action from lawmakers and blaming real estate speculators as well as tourist apartment platforms like Airbnb for rising rents. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Organizations should periodically ask whether their indicators still reflect their mission or whether reporting requirements have slowly begun shaping program choices. — Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

No matter the season, check your seed for freshness periodically. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Since the Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards were established in 1975, they have been periodically updated, typically to make vehicles more efficient. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for periodically

• methodically