SPORADICALLY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

sporadically

adverb

Definition of sporadically

as in occasionally

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Recent Examples of sporadically Hogan added that the market could experience more trading days like this sporadically over the coming months if sentiment remains subdued amid tensions in the Middle East. — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 Bators died in 1990, but the group sporadically reunited and toured in the decades after. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 There are press conferences with managers/head coaches, and players are sporadically made available. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The Spicy Chicken McNuggets have appeared on the McDonald’s menu sporadically since their inception in 2020. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sporadically

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Cook 1 green bell pepper, halved, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped, 1 medium white onion, finely chopped, and 2 celery stalks, finely chopped, in same skillet, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until softened, about 4 minutes.

— Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Is there a market for a smart home device costing more than $1,000 that moves around while hosting FaceTime calls, automatically handling room lights, and occasionally ordering the family cat to get off the dining table?

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of occasionally

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Ben’s view Hoffman, who sometimes works from a small swivel chair in her children’s room, has followed a path from social video into the center of the swirling news cycles of true crime and celebrity.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Many caregivers are not aware of these benefits, experts say, because they aren’t widely promoted and sometimes require healthcare providers to initiate them.

— Raginee Sudhir Chaurey, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of sometimes

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Magyar said his administration would retain Orbán-era immigration and asylum policies, including escorting migrants who entered irregularly back across the southern border into Serbia.

— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Renderings show a brown building and a white building that are irregularly shaped and accented with colorful murals and awnings.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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