1
as in regularly
at regular intervals
New editions are released periodically.
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2
as in occasionally
on some occasions
Though he now lives across town, he still periodically visits the old diner.
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Recent Examples of periodically
Heritage Crafts periodically releases a list that examines crafts and trades that are endangered.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
Multiple studies on factors affecting college decisions have found that proximity to family and friends matters for many students, particularly those who value visiting home periodically or need a strong support network.
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—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Flip and cook for 1 minute, periodically pressing gently with a linen napkin or towel.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
After meandering through small talk interrupted periodically by interaction with air-traffic control, the Carowinds debate commenced; and then the plane sank into the fog.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
Multiple studies on factors affecting college decisions have found that proximity to family and friends matters for many students, particularly those who value visiting home periodically or need a strong support network.
4.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Flip and cook for 1 minute, periodically pressing gently with a linen napkin or towel.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
After meandering through small talk interrupted periodically by interaction with air-traffic control, the Carowinds debate commenced; and then the plane sank into the fog.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
Adverb
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The district regularly oversees high-profile cases involving public corruption, white-collar crime, foreign lobbying and more.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Neighbors and passersby grow bolder, regularly sneaking into people’s yards to steal their fruit.—
Dinkinish O’Connor,
Saveur,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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Reading back over her sister’s occasionally gossipy letters, maybe Cassie thought those qualities were just too dangerous to reveal publicly.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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And definitely don’t ask how the rest of that team’s run went. St. Louis Blues -20 The early Blues were the weirdest expansion team ever — sorry Vegas — going to the final three straight years and then getting their doors kicked in each time, occasionally ending things with an overrated photo op.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In the study, those who used AI frequently were less likely to perceive an AI-using candidate as lazy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2025
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Social and economic pressures frequently compel Black women to alter their appearance to conform to white beauty standards, said study co-author Janette Robinson Flint, executive director of Black Women for Wellness.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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There was rarely sensitivity to challenges to the international system, unless China’s interests were directly involved.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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These studios were rarely larger than a one-car garage, but the photographers’ results were as unique as their signatures.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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The list of exemptions is said to be dynamic and will be continuously adjusted depending on China's needs, according to people familiar with the matter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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Once created, the pages would be edited and continuously retouched over time by other editors.—
Daniel Larlham,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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Asiatic lilies are hybrids that stand very upright, producing 4- to 6-inch flowers on thick stems that seldom need staking.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Kings appear increasingly fatigued because as many as five players are seldom used.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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