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 Piker will spend election night streaming live from his home in LA and checking in periodically with candidates. — Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026 Each seed can be left on three to five days before replacing, with the wearer pressing down periodically for an extra boost. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 To coincide with the launch, Blade and Bow is also re-releasing a limited quantity of its 2025 30-Year-Old Limited Release bourbon in select markets and periodically at the distillery beginning on October 30, 2026. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026 Inspect the cords on appliances such as toasters, blenders, coffee makers, and electric kettles periodically. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 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
Adverb
  • However, in the present, start fining the people who regularly use the high-occupancy lanes with a sole driver in it.
    — Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Though 16 state legislative and county elections are uncontested, two are receiving a lot of attention with television commercials — mostly on the Democratic side — regularly showing on local airwaves.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of regularly
Adverb
  • Cook 1 green bell pepper, halved, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped, 1 medium white onion, finely chopped, and 2 celery stalks, finely chopped, in same skillet, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until softened, about 4 minutes.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Is there a market for a smart home device costing more than $1,000 that moves around while hosting FaceTime calls, automatically handling room lights, and occasionally ordering the family cat to get off the dining table?
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of occasionally
Adverb
  • But places like South Florida have seen more intense storms more frequently than before.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Though the model was initially pitched as a way to help rural systems deploy experts at all hours, it is frequently used in more urban and suburban areas as well.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Crossword puzzles may include verbs or adjectives that one rarely has occasion to see or use elsewhere.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The results of message polls are rarely shared publicly, the experts said.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of rarely
Adverb
  • As a robot moves through an environment, its cameras continuously capture images, often recording the same objects from multiple viewpoints.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In the physical world, cameras, vibration monitors, pressure gauges and other sensors generate data continuously, and applications are inherently always-on.
    — Brandon Barbello, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • Although foreign policy seldom gains the attention of Americans as domestic policy does, the new majority in Congress must speak out forcefully for our allies and trading partners across the Atlantic.
    — Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Steven Pasquale, prolific and robust as an actor and here directing for the first time, has put his finger on something in turning Odets’s agitprop one-act, often referenced but seldom performed, into a kind of workers’ dream ballet.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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