Synonyms of sporadically

sporadically

adverb

as in occasionally

Related Words

• occasionally
• sometimes
• irregularly
• episodically
• now and then
• infrequently
• never
• rarely
• seldom
• ne'er
• little

Dissimilar Words

• often
• frequently
• usually
• generally
• oft
• ordinarily
• routinely
• oftentimes
• customarily
• habitually
• continuously
• always
• constantly
• continually
• invariably
• ever
• endlessly
• forever
• repeatedly
• perpetually
• eternally
• chronically
• unceasingly
• perennially
• everlastingly
• evermore
• recurrently

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sporadically

There was a constant stream of doves flying by, all dipping and diving sporadically. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026

The new couple—who were first linked after reportedly meeting at Tribeca Film Festival—have been spotted sporadically over the last few months. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2026

My 21-year-old child responds only sporadically to texts and phone calls, going days to weeks without a response. — Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026

Using a mask sporadically won’t deliver lasting results—think of it like a mini spa treatment for your hair rather than a one-off miracle fix. — Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026