discontinuously

Definition of discontinuouslynext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuously
intermittently
Adverb
  • The union staff organized last spring and have been negotiating their first contract with management intermittently since September.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
  • He’s developed in that time into a key leader in the locker room and has served intermittently as a team captain.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Discontinuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuously. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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