episodically

adverb

Definition of episodicallynext
as in occasionally

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Recent Examples of episodically New skills are developed continuously rather than episodically. — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Rather, each measure is calibrated for deniability and applied episodically. — Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026 This can be achieved by integrating both change and continuity across operations, creating systems that evolve constantly rather than react episodically. — Mirek Dusek, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026 Kīlauea has been erupting episodically since late December, the USGS said. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Cameras capture frame after frame at regular intervals, but most of the pixels in those frames don’t change from one to the other, and whatever is moving in those frames is only captured episodically. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodically
  1. occasionally
  2. irregularly
  3. sometimes
  4. sporadically
Adverb
  • Animal viruses jump to humans in the wild hundreds of thousands of times a year, usually producing negligible infections, occasionally sparking an outbreak.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Aniston occasionally wears a mini dress to show off her toned gams, but her preference for maxi styles is undeniable.
    — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of occasionally
Adverb
  • Someone who gets hives or has gastrointestinal distress irregularly might not identify their dinner as the trigger of the symptoms, or might assume food poisoning.
    — Eva Flowe May 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, meant that his heart was beating irregularly, which could lead to blood clots, stroke, or heart failure.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Definition of irregularly
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  • Semmelman added that extradition of high-profile figures can sometimes take longer, especially if the defense aggressively invests resources in the litigation.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The bigger stars are sometimes tied to one place because of their careers, and if their significant other isn’t living with them or has responsibilities that take them elsewhere, the distance can put a strain on the relationship.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 July 2026
Definition of sometimes
Adverb
  • But Torrence continues to gig with his group the Surf City All-Stars, but only sporadically.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
  • Since air moisture levels are high everywhere, precipitation can gather and fall sporadically across the region.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
Definition of sporadically

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“Episodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodically. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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