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as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
intermittent showers had me opening and closing my umbrella all day long
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
the breadwinner's intermittent employment put the family in a difficult position financially
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Recent Examples of intermittent
Cold with intermittent snow, accumulating 2-4 inches; windy in the morning.
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Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Jones added that their intermittent hops weren’t simply impressive displays of talent.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
While the ceasefire has largely held, there have been intermittent incidents of violations from both sides.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
The relatively warmer temperatures means the snow showers will be intermittent but heavy.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Jones added that their intermittent hops weren’t simply impressive displays of talent.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
While the ceasefire has largely held, there have been intermittent incidents of violations from both sides.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
The relatively warmer temperatures means the snow showers will be intermittent but heavy.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermittent
Adjective
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Also keep in mind that high daily doses of zinc for an extended period can interfere with copper absorption, which may lead to copper deficiency and increase the risk of bone fractures or recurrent infection, Hunnes said.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
19 Jan. 2026
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From Information to Consequence The deeper failure running through modern governance is not simply a shortage of information, but the recurrent inability to act on it.—
Nizan Geslevich Packin,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Oversight becomes sporadic and trust weakens, not because systems fail outright, but because people struggle to explain or stand behind what the systems do.—
Murugan Anandarajan,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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There have also been sporadic collaborations with figures such as Katharine Hamnett and British visual artist Julian Opie.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
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This was and is a non-recurring, cyclical business totally dependent on transaction volumes, which fluctuate with economic cycles and interest rates.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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This will be a semi-recurring role that films in January and February.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Writing a novel is a solitary experience but not writing one is even more so, without the occasional call from an editor or marketing person to keep me warm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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In wellness circles, the drink is credited with a draining, detoxifying, and purifying action that may assist the body’s natural detox processes and help counter occasional constipation.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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While crews will try to keep disruptions to a minimum, periodic lane closures and short-term detours will be inevitable, Mendoza said.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Boyd also reached for periodic forkfuls, especially of the chocolate, while Wheeler limited his intake to coffee.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Loose, fast, and slightly jerky steps, a sudden joy sweeping through the body like a wind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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This design helps prevent the air from escaping during sudden movements or changes in orientation.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Intermittent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermittent. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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