periodically

adverb

pe·​ri·​od·​i·​cal·​ly ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce periodically (audio)
1
: at regular intervals of time
2
: from time to time : frequently

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The groups hold meetings periodically and can potentially secure grant funding to accelerate prevention efforts such as ignition zone assessments and installing fire-resistant vents. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025 PCMag will be there to keep you informed on all the Microsoft Build 2025 happenings, so be sure to check out our Build event page periodically. Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 15 May 2025 The victim was forced to live in a dog crate for approximately one year and was only let out periodically. Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 14 May 2025 Sunshine Enterprise classes and workshops are held periodically at the The Aux. Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for periodically

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of periodically was in 1646

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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodically. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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