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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
The country has seen periodic civilian demonstrations over the years, including some focused on the regime’s treatment of women.
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
The progress following the clearing was short-lived, as some unhoused residents returned, despite the threat of periodic abatements.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
That cycle has led him to periodic bouts of burnout.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Sleep scheduling techniques primarily apply heuristics for periodic check‑ins, event‑driven wake-ups, clustering, and time division to stretch lifetime while meeting QoS targets [5][6].
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
The progress following the clearing was short-lived, as some unhoused residents returned, despite the threat of periodic abatements.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
That cycle has led him to periodic bouts of burnout.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Sleep scheduling techniques primarily apply heuristics for periodic check‑ins, event‑driven wake-ups, clustering, and time division to stretch lifetime while meeting QoS targets [5][6].
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodic
Adjective
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In the aftermath of these tragedies, Johnson County cities have looked at more rules for e-bikes and scooter riders, while Kansas City looked at updates to traffic laws for vehicles where bikes and scooter use are frequent.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Weather & safety Summer in Miami is hot and humid, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that usually pass quickly.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In-lab sleep tests can identify the cause of abnormal behaviors that happen while someone is sleeping like recurrent nightmares, sleepwalking and more.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
10 Mar. 2026
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Currently, there is a huge gap between the number of people who may seek out fertility treatment in the US—for example, those with infertility or recurrent miscarriage, and LGBTQ+ folks—and those who can access it.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That would leave him time for two starts before the regular season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Unified school board is hosting its first regular meeting Tuesday since Carvalho was placed on leave.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 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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After using your home gym: Exercise equipment can collect bacteria and skin microbes through sweat and repeated handling, but these organisms are typically not highly infectious (unless someone is ill).—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its repeated and outrageous communications failures have heightened public outrage and anxiety.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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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Gradual absorption and constant agitation are the keys to cooking risotto, encouraging the starches to release from the rice and transforming into the dish’s trademark creamy consistency.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some critics say constant monitoring creates pressure.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Periodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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