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
For travelers looking to become flight attendants legally, and enjoy a life in the sky with unlimited free flights, airlines periodically post open calls for applications.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Dad periodically took her to professional drag-boat races that left her wide-eyed.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
Martian clashes over tactics with his superior (Jeffrey Wright), who tussles with his superior (Richard Gere) while their superior, the director of the CIA (Dominic West), periodically beams in from Washington, D.C., to cast doubt over the entire high-risk operation.
—Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Dad periodically took her to professional drag-boat races that left her wide-eyed.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
Martian clashes over tactics with his superior (Jeffrey Wright), who tussles with his superior (Richard Gere) while their superior, the director of the CIA (Dominic West), periodically beams in from Washington, D.C., to cast doubt over the entire high-risk operation.
—Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
Adverb
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These plates had to be moved regularly as the glaciers continued to retreat.—
Sarah Boon
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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But three attorneys who regularly visit the facility said their clients have consistently described sleeping on floors or in plastic containers fitted with thin mats.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have occasionally spilled over into NATO nations like Poland and Romania, which border Ukraine.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until fat has rendered and bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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American investors own shares in companies around the world, which means a tax on foreign earnings stateside will frequently be a tax on U.S. earners.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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But Whitlock, acquired by the Red Sox from the New York Yankees in the 2020 Rule 5 Draft, has been badly overworked, as Red Sox starters have frequently made early exits.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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After a few years of decreasing infection, the pests rarely trouble citrus trees.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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Rountree is torque and timing, a sniper who doesn’t throw often but rarely misses.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Adverb
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Implement programs to continuously develop the skills of the existing workforce and adapt to technological changes.—
Dave Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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As of Friday, the space station has been continuously crewed for 24 years, 7 months and 19 days.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
23 June 2025
Adverb
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Cena, despite his attempts at wackadoo eccentricity, seldom has enough energy to create meaningful contrast with Elba’s straight man (in fact, Elba is often the funnier and sharper of the two), and most dialogue scenes end up flat and repetitive.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
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At the same time, centers are the most likely to be played off the floor, and the Thunder seldom had both Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein in the game at the same time in their NBA Finals win over Indiana.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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