PERIODIC Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

periodic

adjective

ˌpir-ē-ˈä-dik

Definition of periodic

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 Decontamination procedures on Roman's coronagraph will continue for 30 days, along with periodic checks and other minor calibrations. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Welcome to The Athletic’s data notebook, a periodic look at the key trends, standout figures and tactical quirks shaping the Premier League season. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Other features of levees, like floodwalls, pump stations and pipes, also require periodic maintenance and upgrades. — Kaleigh Yost, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 The boy who displayed such joy and promise as a child experienced periodic depression as an adult and slipped into drug addiction. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for periodic

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Adjective

More frequent and severe natural disasters, along with tariffs and inflation in the broader economy, have contributed to rising prices.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
One of the park’s most frequent visitors is the 77 student-athletes on the Eagle High School Mountain Biking Team, coached by Tanya Jacquot and Karen Headings, who both spoke during the public hearing.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of frequent

Adjective

According to the county, the condition accounts for 15% of recurrent pregnancy loss, but testing is not part of routine prenatal screening.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
However, in a person with PCD, those threadlike structures can beat abnormally, hindering airway clearance and contributing to recurrent respiratory infections.

— Molly Finlay, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of recurrent

Adjective

Crow-Armstrong has gotten to know Williams a bit over the years with the Cubs great a regular presence around the team each spring training.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Lawn maintenance should always include taking regular soil samples to determine nutrient needs, as well as proper watering, weed and disease control, and mowing practices.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of regular

Adjective

How Recurring Revenue Is The Pump There’s only one kind of funding that reliably shows up in year seven—recurring, unrestricted revenue.

— Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Excluding non-recurring events, the magnitude of the average S & P 500 earnings surprise for the quarter is still about 11%.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of recurring

Adjective

Midge’s story unfurled in 8-page increments in Naughty Bits, a periodical comic from Fantagraphics anthologizing Gregory’s work, which ran 40 issues from 1991-2004.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Case Study 2 Faked Reviewers Using the screening tools and data available to IEEE periodical editors, an editor in chief was alerted to suspicious reviewer activity.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026

Definition of periodical

Adjective

Jensen said some residents have begun exploring their legal options, citing both the emotional duress of hearing constant screams and also a fear of potentially lower property values.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Take Care of Your Heart Memory health is closely tied to cardiovascular health because the brain depends on a constant supply of blood, oxygen and nutrients.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026

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