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
America has periodically faced great national tests.
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Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
Share performance data periodically, covering pipeline management, deal close rates and revenue targets, and identify areas where individual support is needed for improvement. - Jayant Walia, Gainbridge
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—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Trail access is periodically shut down when maintenance projects pose a danger to the public, according to the release.
—Graeme Taskerud, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Still, Jim often preaches about the need to stay disciplined and periodically book profits in stocks.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
Share performance data periodically, covering pipeline management, deal close rates and revenue targets, and identify areas where individual support is needed for improvement. - Jayant Walia, Gainbridge
18.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Trail access is periodically shut down when maintenance projects pose a danger to the public, according to the release.
—Graeme Taskerud, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Still, Jim often preaches about the need to stay disciplined and periodically book profits in stocks.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
Adverb
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And in his first year as coach, Glenn won’t have any uncertain media moments that Rodgers regularly instigated.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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The legendary Australian rock band appears regularly on Billboard’s charts in the United States, and several of its most familiar tracks continue to perform well globally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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And definitely don’t ask how the rest of that team’s run went. St. Louis Blues -20 The early Blues were the weirdest expansion team ever — sorry Vegas — going to the final three straight years and then getting their doors kicked in each time, occasionally ending things with an overrated photo op.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Reading back over her sister’s occasionally gossipy letters, maybe Cassie thought those qualities were just too dangerous to reveal publicly.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Our expert take The American Express® Green Card is geared toward those who frequently travel and eat out often, but don’t want to shell out on a premium card.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Since then, it’s frequently been the target of litigation, starting in 1947 when the duo sued to invalidate DC’s ownership of the rights to Superman.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Federal officials are taking steps to pull the authorization for two rarely used synthetic food colorings -- Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B -- within the coming months.—
Sony Salzman,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Flagship phones with these types of features rarely come this wallet‑friendly: the Motorola Moto Edge+ (2023) lands at just $399.99 (down from $799.99), delivering top‑tier power and stunning style without pushing past the four‑figure mark.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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These agents can continuously oversee transactions and customer activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.—
Craig Costigan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The director can watch in real time and add instantaneous comments, eliminating not just the carbon footprint of shipping and travel, but the energy consumption of continuously rendering and transferring massive files.—
Allison Begalman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Asiatic lilies are hybrids that stand very upright, producing 4- to 6-inch flowers on thick stems that seldom need staking.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Kings appear increasingly fatigued because as many as five players are seldom used.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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