1
as in regularly
at regular intervals
New editions are released periodically.
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2
as in occasionally
on some occasions
Though he now lives across town, he still periodically visits the old diner.
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Recent Examples of periodically
Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Check the pot periodically and skim off any foam or scum that comes to the surface.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Odds and futures refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Beijing, a metropolis of 22 million people, has periodically been affected by tremors from earthquakes nearby.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Check the pot periodically and skim off any foam or scum that comes to the surface.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Odds and futures refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Beijing, a metropolis of 22 million people, has periodically been affected by tremors from earthquakes nearby.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
Adverb
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Queen Mary 2 regularly sails transatlantic crossings.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Another news program that aims for longer stories and enterprise journalism regularly wins critical acclaim but has significantly fewer viewers than its broadcast counterparts.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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At the most basic level, the president seems only occasionally aware that a tariff is a tax on the country imposing it, thereby creating an economic burden on the citizens of that country.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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These days, though, hotel mini bars are occasionally complementary—and a growing number are even turning into a masterclass in design ideas that worth stealing for your own home.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Under former President Joe Biden, border agents frequently recorded over 7,000 border crossings per day.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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These leaders are frequently engaged by organizations experiencing stagnant growth or seeking to penetrate new markets.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But even when there’s no drama, divorce is rarely clean.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, the two rarely see each other much these days.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Flooding in Kentucky shuts down famous bourbon distillery The Buffalo Trace Distillery, the country's oldest continuously operating distillery, has been closed for days as the staff waits for floodwaters to recede.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Stagnation is framed as failure — employees are encouraged to continuously upskill and experiment with AI.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Also, Qatar has leaned into the luxury tourism segment, which seldom aligns with a green agenda.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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But baseball executives entering their walk year seldom receive the same kind of probing treatment.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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