1
as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
sent out periodic reminders about the office dress code
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as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
periodic snow showers that might leave up to an inch
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Recent Examples of periodic
There will be periodic jumps in power usage resulting from extreme winter and summer weather.
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Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
India and Pakistan have fought four wars since Partition in 1947 — in 1947–48, 1965, 1971 and 1999 — with the territory of Kashmir remaining the central flashpoint in a relationship marked by military confrontation, diplomatic breakdowns and periodic escalations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
The bridge eventually gained a reputation for being the victim of periodic vehicle strikes, frequent enough that a local merchant who owned a store nearby kept buckets of paint and some repair supplies handy at the back of his shop.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Many online precious metal dealers run periodic sales, offer discounts on specific products or provide incentives like free shipping above certain order amounts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
India and Pakistan have fought four wars since Partition in 1947 — in 1947–48, 1965, 1971 and 1999 — with the territory of Kashmir remaining the central flashpoint in a relationship marked by military confrontation, diplomatic breakdowns and periodic escalations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
The bridge eventually gained a reputation for being the victim of periodic vehicle strikes, frequent enough that a local merchant who owned a store nearby kept buckets of paint and some repair supplies handy at the back of his shop.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Many online precious metal dealers run periodic sales, offer discounts on specific products or provide incentives like free shipping above certain order amounts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodic
Adjective
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But he has been dogged by frequent injuries this season.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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The two have been Met Gala dates multiple times, and Union is a frequent face in the designer’s front rows.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Then came recurrent ankle injuries that required him to compete with painkillers to get back into form for these Games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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But recurrent novae are fickle so treat this as an imminent possibility rather than a guarantee.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Honorable mentions New to the regular concession offerings, the Baja-style fruit cups are a light and refreshing snack containing slices of watermelon, mango, jicama and cucumber and they are garnished with chamoy, lime juice and Tajin.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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Andrew has now been stripped of his titles and ordered to vacate his home at Royal Lodge due to repeated scandals tied to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
18 Jan. 2026
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That feature allows repeated deployment without damage or reassembly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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After the last couple of years of periodical cicada activity, this year brings a pleasant break from periodical brood activity.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Farmers' Almanac is a periodical and website known for its weather predictions, lunar and gardening calendars.—
Nate Trela,
AZCentral.com,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Though the stretch is no longer overflowing with sewage, there’s still a foul stench in the air and a constant din of construction work along the path where residents typically ride their bikes, take walks and launch their canoes.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Periodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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