1
as in regularly
at regular intervals
New editions are released periodically.
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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 key consideration is whether the decision was made with appropriate care, supported by analysis, and reviewed periodically in light of changing circumstances.
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Chris Groshong, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Waves of trilobite extinctions swept the oceans, and an ancient planet better known for its explosion of life now saw the ambition of this frenzied new animal world periodically stifled under a high-CO2 hothouse.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Not all Mac users interact with disk images regularly, aside from opening them up periodically to install an app or restore an old backup.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
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Chris Groshong, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Waves of trilobite extinctions swept the oceans, and an ancient planet better known for its explosion of life now saw the ambition of this frenzied new animal world periodically stifled under a high-CO2 hothouse.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Not all Mac users interact with disk images regularly, aside from opening them up periodically to install an app or restore an old backup.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
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Pentagon not releasing details about deployment As has happened in states across the country, federal agents and protesters have clashed regularly outside the ICE building in Portland, resulting in several arrests over the last few months.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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That’s why the menus change regularly, the ingredients stay fresh, and every taste is thoughtful and rooted in place.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Most of the protests outside the ICE facility, about 2 miles south of downtown, have been peaceful, but occasionally have ended in the deployment of tear gas and resulted in the facility being closed for several days in the summer.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Let apples stand at room temperature fat least 1 hour or up to 24 hours to macerate and release their juices, stirring occasionally.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Garcia-Roves was unable to secure enough support to appoint an interim council member to fill her vacant seat, leaving the six-member council frequently split 3–3 on important matters.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Chambers, meanwhile, is leaning into shyness on this album cycle by frequently covering her face in photos.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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Costume designer Colleen Atwood — already a four-time Oscar winner — is a likely contender, but musicals rarely land only a supporting acting nomination.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Common Pests and Problems Hardy cyclamen planted in ground are rarely bothered by pests.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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With noise cancellation enabled, the earbuds can play audio continuously for up to eight hours, or up to 32 hours including the capacity of the charging case.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Barkov is seldom the team’s leading goal scorer but usually tops in assists, as last season, an apt mirror of his selflessness.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The times have seldom been more hostile toward political mythmaking as nervy as this, or blockbuster intelligence of this scale.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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