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
  • For the past few months, Iran has intermittently fought a war with the United States, Israel, and its Arab neighbors.
    — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • Form a mini book club together, stopping intermittently to pulse check your feelings about the same book.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of intermittently
Adverb
  • As Ruiz tried to help Carson Palmquist navigate the early innings Tuesday, though, he was spotted looking over to the dugout frequently before pitches.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Measures could include reducing groundwater pumping and operating river locks less frequently, to limit saltwater flowing in.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Edges in a 3-4 are built on ripping around the edge for sacks, but also asked to periodically fall off and cover in space.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The combination cargo and cruise ship Aranui V is a frequent visitor on its sailings from Tahiti, while the luxurious Paul Gauguin also periodically visits from Tahiti.
    — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Definition of periodically
Adverb
  • The reasons vary, but a frequent issue is that nurses often don't want to work under present conditions and risk their licenses.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Kareem Hunt, who often shared the load with Pacheco, ranked 44th.
    — Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • China’s BeiDou system comprises 56 satellites, offering more resilient and occasionally more advanced capabilities than the 31 powering the US’ Global Positioning System.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • Washing clothes with cold water, running only full loads, and occasionally air-drying clothes can help reduce energy consumption.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of occasionally
Adverb
  • Tularemia is a rare bacterial illness commonly spread by ticks or deer flies.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Today the language is more commonly written in the Kannada script.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of commonly
Adverb
  • Semmelman added that extradition of high-profile figures can sometimes take longer, especially if the defense aggressively invests resources in the litigation.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The bigger stars are sometimes tied to one place because of their careers, and if their significant other isn’t living with them or has responsibilities that take them elsewhere, the distance can put a strain on the relationship.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 July 2026
Definition of sometimes
Adverb
  • Jones has repeatedly denied the allegations since he was arrested in 2024.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Westerheide said that since the review, the county has repeatedly tried to remove dogs before cleaning kennels, but staff haven’t been able to find somewhere to keep them during the process.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
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“Recurrently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recurrently. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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