Thesaurus results for SEMIMONTHLY

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Definition of semimonthly

as in monthly

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Because the safe harbor requires a lookback quarter to determine deposit amounts in the current quarter, a provider will be unable to use the safe harbor to calculate semimonthly deposits until the third quarter of 2026. — Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 The plan at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro offers monthly or semimonthly payments. — Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2023 Generally, semimonthly deposits of excise taxes are required. — Lynn Mucenski Keck, Forbes, 25 July 2022 The effects on local retailers Made with Love, a semimonthly outdoor market in downtown Gilbert from September through April, has postponed its events until further notice. — Kimi Robinson, azcentral, 19 Mar. 2020 Dorfman reasoned that a semimonthly benefit would more closely mirror the normal financial budgeting of SNAP recipients in working families. — Nedra Rhone, ajc, 10 July 2018 Here’s your semimonthly update on plane fights, people trying to yank open the doors of planes in midair, and other forms of miscellaneous plane violence that keep happening and ending up on video for some reason. — Avi Selk, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2018 With each practice, each semimonthly trip to Marathon Deli, the Terps learn a little more about Christinaki, and Christinaki about her second home. — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 20 Dec. 2017

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Adjective

The organization also offers free monthly home maintenance workshops to help homeowners tackle basic preventative repairs and vet contractors.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
While reporting sales on a monthly basis, which keeps the mystery out of the top-line number, Costco only reports its membership numbers quarterly.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of monthly

Adjective

Air Greenland has committed to as many as six weekly flights between Copenhagen and Ilulissat during next year’s peak summer months, and Icelandair will also fly large jets from its Keflavik hub.

— James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Residents should still fill their organics container first, since weekly curbside collection may come before the next Claw pickup.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of weekly

Noun

In This Article As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, many of the annuals in your garden will start to decline.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026
As a result, florist mums are typically grown only as annuals and thrown away at the end of the season.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of annual

Noun

As mass media and periodicals became central sources of information, the daily welcomed illustrations that engaged with the issues of the day.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
Sexism landed her in a fringe periodical, and her endorsement of the quackery of purgatives gave her a headline.

— Jim Downs, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of periodical

Adjective

According to the board’s resolution, DWP customers saw a 15% to 20% median increase in electricity use during the most recent bimonthly billing period compared with the same time last year.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Today, Anglin’s Square is the area’s destination for major holiday events (including a spectacular Christmas tree lighting) as well as for bimonthly dance lessons, live music, and beginner’s yoga—all completely free for anyone who happens to pass by.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

Definition of bimonthly

Noun

The Post also sought comment on Alex’s allegations; when the agency asked for Alex’s personal information, the newspaper declined to provide it, citing his safety concerns.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
According to a 21-page British appeals court document shared with Ars Technica by Eesti Ekspress, the Estonian newspaper that first reported on this saga, the story begins in January 2026.

— Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of newspaper

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