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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Teams must curate diverse, representative comparisons and periodically audit outcomes.
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Ashutosh Synghal, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The Florida law requires county elections offices to periodically update the information on their voter rolls, either by contacting all voters — as Seminole is doing — or by reaching out only to voters who have not voted in the past two elections.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Turning off your main water valve isn't always required, particularly if someone will be checking in periodically.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2025
Inspect clothing and gear periodically for the presence of ticks.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
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Ashutosh Synghal, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The Florida law requires county elections offices to periodically update the information on their voter rolls, either by contacting all voters — as Seminole is doing — or by reaching out only to voters who have not voted in the past two elections.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Turning off your main water valve isn't always required, particularly if someone will be checking in periodically.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2025
Inspect clothing and gear periodically for the presence of ticks.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
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 21 Aug. 2025.
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