periodically
adverb
pe·ri·od·i·cal·ly
ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-k(ə-)lē 
1
: at regular intervals of time
2
: from time to time : frequently
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By periodically changing who has access to critical systems, especially for high-privilege roles, organizations can reduce the risk of any one person becoming a single point of failure.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Gardeners periodically pull up the cages attached to their docks, and clean off any algae or debris, to ensure that the oysters get plenty of water flow.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
The recent fighting represents a significant escalation in the cross-border disputes that have periodically flared between India and Pakistan.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2025
Republicans in Congress have periodically proposed raising the full retirement age for Social Security, although President Trump has pledged not to touch it.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Gardeners periodically pull up the cages attached to their docks, and clean off any algae or debris, to ensure that the oysters get plenty of water flow.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
The recent fighting represents a significant escalation in the cross-border disputes that have periodically flared between India and Pakistan.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2025
Republicans in Congress have periodically proposed raising the full retirement age for Social Security, although President Trump has pledged not to touch it.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for periodically
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodically. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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