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Recent Examples of sporadically
Nonetheless, without those three midfielders routinely in the changing room, all leading professionals, standards sporadically slipped, with others, who had struggled for consistent starts and were not convincing Emery in training, late on occasion.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Misael eating meat alone, cutting up pieces with an enormous knife while barely lit by the flames in front of him, and, sporadically, almost-silent lightning bursts in the distant background.
—Vadim Rizov, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
While Naverrette flawlessly plays Nikki as being possessed by a sinister spirit who’s obsessed with Bear, her performance also includes tortured outbursts as the real Nikki sporadically breaks free from her subconscious to react in horror as her friend takes advantage of the situation.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The hostilities have continued sporadically despite a month-old ceasefire, especially in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Misael eating meat alone, cutting up pieces with an enormous knife while barely lit by the flames in front of him, and, sporadically, almost-silent lightning bursts in the distant background.
—Vadim Rizov, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
While Naverrette flawlessly plays Nikki as being possessed by a sinister spirit who’s obsessed with Bear, her performance also includes tortured outbursts as the real Nikki sporadically breaks free from her subconscious to react in horror as her friend takes advantage of the situation.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The hostilities have continued sporadically despite a month-old ceasefire, especially in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sporadically
Adverb
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The larvae can infest any warm-blooded animal, including wildlife, pets and occasionally even humans.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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This is a crowdsourced platform, so there may occasionally be inaccurate information.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Healthcare providers sometimes call it caffeine toxicity.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Tiny Timber Homes Living in as small a space as a tiny house can sometimes feel a little claustrophobic, but the Kanuka tackles this by opening up to the outside with two double glass door entrances, filling the home with natural light.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Someone who gets hives or has gastrointestinal distress irregularly might not identify their dinner as the trigger of the symptoms, or might assume food poisoning.—
Eva Flowe
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, meant that his heart was beating irregularly, which could lead to blood clots, stroke, or heart failure.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Sporadically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sporadically. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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