recurrently

adverb

Definition of recurrentlynext
1
as in intermittently

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2
as in frequently

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Recent Examples of recurrently For nearly all of human history, there was a mystery that showed up, recurrently, on a nearly nightly basis. — Big Think, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recurrently
  1. intermittently
  2. frequently
  3. periodically
  4. often
  5. occasionally
  6. commonly
  7. sometimes
  8. repeatedly
Adverb
  • Oslo is intermittently concerned that the tiny Russian settlement of Barentsburg on Norway’s Svalbard archipelago might seek to become something bigger.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Roosevelt lived and ranched in North Dakota intermittently for about two years after the deaths of his wife and mother on the same day in 1884.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of intermittently
Adverb
  • Wardlaw, a homeless man who prosecutors said frequently slept on the Greenbelt and believed people on scooters were after him, was held in custody without bond.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 13, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
  • Voros and her crew frequently skipped lunch to chase the light at both ends.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • As in France, trade unions exploded with rage, and sustained protests and strikes have taken place periodically for months.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
  • Violence flared and subsided periodically, and Lebanon and Israel reached ceasefire agreements in 1993, 1996 and after a 2006 war.
    — Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Definition of periodically
Adverb
  • Over the last year, Newsom has begun to speak more often about the nation’s wealth inequality.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Graduating seniors are often asked to envision their futures.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • O’Donnell will also continue in her role as senior correspondent for the network, occasionally anchoring specials.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Continue to cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over and tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of occasionally
Adverb
  • Cyclospora is most commonly found in salad, raspberries, cilantro, basil, and snow peas.
    — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • According to Priya Jaisinghani, MD, an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist at NYU Langone Health, people commonly turn to peptides to lose weight, grow muscle, support exercise recovery, and enhance longevity.
    — Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 July 2026
Definition of commonly
Adverb
  • Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • The festival has sometimes been postponed or held in different locations because of conflict and insecurity.
    — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Definition of sometimes
Adverb
  • The justices, too, seemed eager to embrace electronic recording in cases where no court reporter is available and litigants cannot afford to pay for one on their own, repeatedly pressing lawyers on exactly how such a ruling might be written.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
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“Recurrently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrently. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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