as in sometimes
on some occasions
we occasionally stop for ice cream on the way home
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Recent Examples of occasionally
Over the last 20 months of war, rockets have occasionally been launched from across Lebanon’s border into northern Israel.
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Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Foster a sense of community by being inclusive and occasionally inviting neighbors to join the fun.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
While he’s primarily known for his work with that group, Iommi does occasionally release music under his own name.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Since 1978, the US has contributed more than $50 billion in military assistance to Egypt, according to the American embassy, though some of this aid has been occasionally withheld on account of the country’s human rights record.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Foster a sense of community by being inclusive and occasionally inviting neighbors to join the fun.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
While he’s primarily known for his work with that group, Iommi does occasionally release music under his own name.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Since 1978, the US has contributed more than $50 billion in military assistance to Egypt, according to the American embassy, though some of this aid has been occasionally withheld on account of the country’s human rights record.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasionally
sometimes
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But, as history tells us, sometimes, the revolution begins in the second city.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Saying nothing at all, and just looking at the other person in silence, can sometimes be the most effective method of shutting down aggressiveness or rudeness.—
Kathy and Ross Petrass,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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“Occasionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasionally. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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