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
The two countries have periodically engaged in wars, clashes and skirmishes since gaining independence from British India in 1947.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Since the move, DeGeneres has periodically shared updates of her new life on social media.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 May 2025
Keep the heat low and stir periodically to keep from sticking.
—Brian Bennett, New York Times, 2 May 2025
And that live-action look included Forest Whitaker sporting a very unique accessory in the form of a mask that Saw would periodically put over his face and inhale from.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 May 2025
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Since the move, DeGeneres has periodically shared updates of her new life on social media.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 May 2025
Keep the heat low and stir periodically to keep from sticking.
—Brian Bennett, New York Times, 2 May 2025
And that live-action look included Forest Whitaker sporting a very unique accessory in the form of a mask that Saw would periodically put over his face and inhale from.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for periodically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
Adverb
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Johansson regularly collaborates with stylist Kate Young on her wardrobe for high-profile events.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Exercise regularly: Gentle movement like walking, stretching, yoga, or Tai Chi can help support circulation and energy.9 Manage stress: Take time to unwind with hobbies, journaling, deep breathing, mindfulness, or massage.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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In this episode, Mrs Flood is just sort of there, occasionally commenting on the action but mostly just standing around in the background.—
Ryan Woodrow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Essential character details emerge amidst the pace that drives their daily goals, and the fears bubbling underneath occasionally erupt, without anyone having to pay the price for this natural human upset.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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Their connection began in Miller’s early childhood in Milwaukee, where his parents frequently attended Les Paul and Mary Ford’s performances.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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And the stronger this association, the more frequently AI should surface your brand when potential customers search.—
Jay Sen,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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The result is partial solutions that rarely hold under pressure.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Some SLs, purchased and parked by their Palm Springs owners and rarely driven during their lifetimes, remain in almost as-new condition, and those, as well as low-mileage concours creampuffs, can top $150,000.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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After she was transferred to an intensive care unit, an obstetric nurse stayed by her bedside continuously to monitor the fetus’ heart rate and movements.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Plants produce sweetly fragrant flowers from the growing shoot tips continuously from spring through frost, providing a constant supply of nectar for native bees and butterflies.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Those litigants generally have been treated leniently by judges who recognize their inexperience; they seldom are fined, though their cases may be dismissed.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Simon explored tensions between disbelief and faith, envisioned the Lord as both guardian and saboteur, and seldom arrived at definitive answers to his probing thoughts.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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