periodically

adverb

Definition of periodicallynext
1
as in regularly
at regular intervals New editions are released periodically.

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2
as in occasionally
on some occasions Though he now lives across town, he still periodically visits the old diner.

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Recent Examples of periodically On the other end of the spectrum, though, the genre’s creators have dug in periodically on the hardest parts of growing old. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026 Post-death Buddhist rituals are held weekly through the 49th day and then continue periodically, at minimum, until the third death anniversary. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 As a product leader, periodically get out of your own environment and use the product like an actual customer. — Rhodes Kriske, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Baker periodically deployed Darman to discredit and even destroy Baker’s rivals for Presidential attention in the Administration. — Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for periodically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
  1. regularly
  2. occasionally
  3. frequently
  4. rarely
  5. continuously
  6. seldom
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  • In general, truck operators regularly adjust the position of trailer axles to distribute cargo weight and comply with road weight limits.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The floor panels were perforated with a dot matrix of vents that regularly replace all the air in the clean room.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of regularly
Adverb
  • On his latest, Young’s major-key meditations on love and alienation are as winsome as a bay breeze, if occasionally as insubstantial.
    — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The candidate, whose relishing of combative interviews and debates verges occasionally on smugness, was slated to potentially appear on 60 Minutes before the November election, people familiar with the planning said.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of occasionally
Adverb
  • For people who frequently encounter login interruptions, a dedicated IP may provide a more consistent browsing experience without giving up VPN encryption.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The pair relied heavily on letter writing during John’s absences, and Abigail frequently used this medium to advocate for social change.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Because of its proportional representation system – voters cast one vote for a national party-list – even the largest parties rarely win more than 35 seats, and Israel has always had coalition governments.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Many before and since have grappled with the price of salvation, but rarely has such a theologically vast decision felt this intimate.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of rarely
Adverb
  • Some Google Home Speaker owners are currently experiencing an issue in which hundreds of gigabytes of data are being continuously downloaded to their device in the background.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Real Work Begins After The Patient Goes Home A connected device can continuously transmit blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rate or glucose readings without requiring the patient to return to the hospital.
    — Ayush Jain, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • Such a gamble could deepen Israel’s insecurity, but electoral desperation seldom improves anyone’s judgment.
    — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • An explicit solution of Schrödinger’s equation was seldom required.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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