1
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
the weekend forecast is for occasional showers
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2
as in odd
not often occurring or repeated
an occasional mechanical problem with our car, but nothing serious
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Recent Examples of occasional
There’s nary a sign of police in the movie, which means that disputes must be settled with guns … or the occasional bow and arrow.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Sloan, originally from New Jersey, didn’t eat a lot of fried chicken growing up — other than the occasional KFC.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
What was mostly missing was the occasional cool front that pushes out the most oppressive heat and humidity.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
There are occasional boring stretches, along with confounding ones.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 Aug. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Sloan, originally from New Jersey, didn’t eat a lot of fried chicken growing up — other than the occasional KFC.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
What was mostly missing was the occasional cool front that pushes out the most oppressive heat and humidity.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
There are occasional boring stretches, along with confounding ones.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasional
Adjective
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Rogers continued to make sporadic appearances on General Hospital throughout the next decade, and since 2019, had appeared as a recurring character.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This approach is safer and more sustainable than sporadic AI projects or the unregulated use of tools.—
Mike Kiersey,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes an oven is like that mysterious black box on a magician's stage where odd things go in, and something far more delightful comes out.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The first thing that edged out of this woodwork is the odd confluence of these pitches.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yet intermittent fasting can upset the menstrual cycle, and women lose muscle mass from caloric restriction more rapidly than men.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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The article traces the history of battery storage from its acceptance as a potential contributor to a low-carbon grid, playing a role in firming up intermittent resources, to its growing importance in grid stability.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For brands, this represents a rare opportunity to lead cultural change while building competitive advantage.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Taylor Swift has made a rare media appearance on New Heights, the podcast hosted by NFL players Travis and Jason Kelce.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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Be aware of sudden re-direction of fires in response to passing outflow boundaries.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This was no isolated outburst, but part of a broader effort to delegitimize conservative participation in academic life.—
Ilya Shapiro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Travelers are increasingly experimenting with unusual or risky foods, leading to health issues.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Preparation for the construction of an expressway connecting two towns in southwestern Poland has revealed the remains of an ancient and unusual settlement, officials said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Deep, infrequent watering that encourages the development of strong root systems is key to effective watering.—
Nanette Londeree,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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While certain islands are well connected by ferries or water taxis, like the British Virgin Islands, in many areas, ferries are infrequent, costly, or non-existent.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Occasional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasional. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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