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Recent Examples of sporadically
After becoming a limited-time-offer, it’s sporadically appeared on menus since.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Whitlock appeared sporadically in the first four seasons before joining the main cast for the final season.
—Joseph Wilkinson, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Since then, although the situation has calmed, Alawites have been targeted sporadically in sectarian attacks.
—CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
That job falls to former All-Star center Brook Lopez, who has played sporadically in 21 games and at one point, was out of the rotation.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Whitlock appeared sporadically in the first four seasons before joining the main cast for the final season.
—Joseph Wilkinson, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Since then, although the situation has calmed, Alawites have been targeted sporadically in sectarian attacks.
—CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
That job falls to former All-Star center Brook Lopez, who has played sporadically in 21 games and at one point, was out of the rotation.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sporadically
Adverb
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John and Noah were homeschooled by Andrea, who taught them to read and do math, and occasionally took them on field trips, per Rusty.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Add bay leaves and remaining 1 cup chicken broth; bring to a simmer over medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has mostly evaporated, about 25 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Writers sometimes bloom in the darkest of circumstances, even inside the walls of a prison.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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In fact, sometimes smaller heaters can match or outperform larger units, depending on their design.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Other areas will use cluster planting, with trees grouped irregularly and open space between them, mimicking the look of a healthy forest.—
Mark Billingsley,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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This is a condition where the heart’s upper chamber beats irregularly and fast.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Sporadically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sporadically. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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