EPISODICALLY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

episodically

adverb

Definition of episodically

as in occasionally

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Recent Examples of episodically Released episodically, the productions bring classic literature into the listening habits of modern audiences, making timeless stories feel more accessible than ever. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 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

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Now, thanks to a joint install with a friend, the light fixture hangs in the laundry area between the bedroom and bathroom, occasionally catching a cross breeze but mostly serving as decoration.

— Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The former cast member appeared on screen for four seasons as part of the sketch trio before transitioning to the writing staff, only appearing occasionally onscreen in Season 51.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of occasionally

Adverb

Lightly pinch the butter pieces into the flour mixture, just enough to create an irregularly crumbly mixture.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
The unrest follows an unprecedented surge on July 30 and 31, when more than 72,000 migrants irregularly crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, one of the European Union’s two land borders with Africa.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of irregularly

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And yes, sometimes that breathing room could mean borrowing at higher interest rates, but the alternative would be worse.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Though young players can sometimes become overrated by maintaining their quality of play during a playoff run, Harper showed that his comfort on the biggest stage wouldn’t waver.

— Victor Wembanyama, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of sometimes

Adverb

Their numbers remained contained until 2023, and local fishermen reported catching them only sporadically.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
According to the complaint, Gilchrist would sporadically pay back his clients, but would come up with excuses such as government shutdowns and even claiming to be hospitalized to delay payments.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026

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