occasionally
adverb
oc·ca·sion·al·ly
ə-ˈkā-zh(ə-)nə-lē 
: on occasion : now and then
dines out occasionally
We occasionally see deer in the field.
Examples of occasionally in a Sentence
Occasionally, things don't go as planned.
Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
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While this gentle method helps preserve the texture and flavor of the avocado, make sure to rotate them occasionally to keep them from ripening unevenly.
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The equipment inside is so old that replacement parts are occasionally purchased from owners of historic henequen machines otherwise on display as museum pieces.
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Ryan Woodrow, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Even if occasionally some specific scenes get lost, the overall aura is compelling enough to keep you watching.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 May 2025
While this gentle method helps preserve the texture and flavor of the avocado, make sure to rotate them occasionally to keep them from ripening unevenly.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
The equipment inside is so old that replacement parts are occasionally purchased from owners of historic henequen machines otherwise on display as museum pieces.
—Lizzie Wade, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
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“Occasionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occasionally. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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occasionally
adverb
oc·ca·sion·al·ly
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: from time to time
occasionally goes to the movies
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