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
Once a tidal flat, this region would have been periodically flooded millions of years ago.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Last year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers placed about 140,000 cubic yards of sand on the beach near the San Clemente Pier in the first phase of a federal project expected to continue periodically for 50 years.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
The Met periodically hosts visitors from the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
My son has a good job; my daughter works periodically as a model.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Last year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers placed about 140,000 cubic yards of sand on the beach near the San Clemente Pier in the first phase of a federal project expected to continue periodically for 50 years.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
The Met periodically hosts visitors from the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
My son has a good job; my daughter works periodically as a model.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
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Setting up an employer advisory council that meets regularly to shape course design, co-develop capstones, and validate job skills sends a clear message of labor market alignment.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The two were one of the most iconic couples of their day, with their relationship regularly making headlines.—
Juliet Lopez,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Instead, an occasionally bleak corniche winds down the coast from a state-of-the-art seaport — strategically placed 70 kilometers from the Strait of Hormuz — past a dusty, sunbaked town of old office towers, hotels, the obligatory shopping mall, and streets of low-rise shops and houses.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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The live feed is usually quick to load, but occasionally takes a few seconds.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Add kale or chard, red pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika and ½ teaspoon cumin to onion pan and cook, stirring frequently, until greens are wilted, 5-10 minutes.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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Now, those teams frequently move games to larger arenas when teams like Clark's Fever and the Chicago Sky, with its star Angel Reese, come to town.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
19 July 2025
Adverb
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Roller coasters and senior citizens are rarely a good match.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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That first impulse to vent or demand immediate action is rarely your friend.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Today, the company prides itself on continuously adding to their menu with interesting doughnut variations and collaborations.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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By continuously evaluating first-party data, media quality insights and cost variables, AI can make real-time decisions that drive better business KPIs.—
Dan Slivjanovski,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Very seldom do any two companies share a vision and culture.—
Ashutosh Labroo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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