1
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
spasmodic problems that we will have to deal with as they crop up
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2
as in excitable
easily excited by nature
a talk show host who was famed for his edgy, spasmodic manner
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Recent Examples of spasmodic
Kennedy has spoken candidly about his experience living with spasmodic dysphonia.
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Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The most common type of spasmodic dysphonia is called adductor dysphonia, which accounts for 80% of cases.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
Most people have adductor spasmodic dysphonia, which causes the voice to sound strained, tight and hoarse.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Here’s what to know about how common spasmodic dysphonia is, what causes it, and how it’s treated.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
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Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The most common type of spasmodic dysphonia is called adductor dysphonia, which accounts for 80% of cases.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
Most people have adductor spasmodic dysphonia, which causes the voice to sound strained, tight and hoarse.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Here’s what to know about how common spasmodic dysphonia is, what causes it, and how it’s treated.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spasmodic
Adjective
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However, reaching these outcomes takes more than just sporadic posts.—
Jonathan Schwartz,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The monsoon season is now here and has brought deadly flash flooding along old burn scars in Ruidoso, New Mexico, while distributing sporadic rain in the state’s Gila National Forest.—
Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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In the emotionally complex role of Bert, Jonathan West gives a winning turn that’s all heart – just like a Golden – and makes a great team with Jamie Elvey’s excitable but pragmatic Trixie.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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Second, from a real-world perspective, if a dog is highly excitable or reactive, certain programming might overstimulate or stress them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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There are occasional boring stretches, along with confounding ones.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
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Limited closet space may mean that following the one in, one out rule isn't just an occasional practice but is necessary in order to prevent your wardrobe from bursting at the seams!—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Reducing stress levels and finding ways to manage anxiety can usually help ease or prevent nervous poops.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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But amid all the excitement, both Darcey and Georgi seemed nervous about how the trip would go.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The five-time All-Star reportedly committed to a gluten-free, low-sugar diet that was founded upon intermittent fasting and consuming at least 250 grams of protein daily.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
28 July 2025
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Grid-scale batteries to store renewable energy—an important means of making the intermittent energy supply from sun and wind match times of energy demand—were scarce in 2015.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Many fans were concerned about the sudden presser announcement, thinking that Prime may have to step away from coaching.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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His recording career had lurched to a sudden halt for four years in 1979, due to a manager who refused to let him out of the stifling contract Reid had signed as a naive teenager.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Between unfamiliar foods, erratic routines, and stress, your digestive system ends up overloaded and under-supported.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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But the series has met fan derision, whether over Carrie’s often typically erratic emotional behavior (chiding Miranda for eating her yogurt?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Spasmodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spasmodic. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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