1
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
spasmodic problems that we will have to deal with as they crop up
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2
as in excitable
easily excited by nature
a talk show host who was famed for his edgy, spasmodic manner
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Recent Examples of spasmodic
Colicky pain occurs as sudden spasmodic abdominal pain that occurs in cycles and then resolves.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
Kennedy has also previously suggested that his spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological disorder that can impact voice and speech, is a side effect of the flu vaccine.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 16 July 2024
Tragically, Linda Thompson can’t sing anymore due to a medical condition called spasmodic dysphonia.
—Tribune News Service, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024
In Nigeria, Baba has worked through record heat and spasmodic, severe rainfalls.
—thehustle.co, 12 Apr. 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
Kennedy has also previously suggested that his spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological disorder that can impact voice and speech, is a side effect of the flu vaccine.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 16 July 2024
Tragically, Linda Thompson can’t sing anymore due to a medical condition called spasmodic dysphonia.
—Tribune News Service, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024
In Nigeria, Baba has worked through record heat and spasmodic, severe rainfalls.
—thehustle.co, 12 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spasmodic
Adjective
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During her active years with WWE, which spanned from 2006 to her initial departure in 2012 and included subsequent sporadic returns for special appearances, Kelly Kelly achieved a significant milestone by capturing the WWE Divas Championship.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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These societies could survive without the sporadic acquisition of meat, anthropologists note.—
Amanda Ruggeri,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Charlotte leaned in next to her little brother only for excitable Louis to suddenly turn, accidentally leading to a clash of heads.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Star is probably the most excitable person in the history of the show.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And non-alcohol drinks are available from The New Bar, known for its zero-proof cocktails, beers, wines, and the occasional fancy soda.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Initially, MacGregor's character was supposed to make only occasional appearances, but she was promoted to series regular after her performance was so well-received.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Hill: Families and students are nervous about the fate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid amid Trump’s massive cuts to the Department of Education and his plans to do away with it entirely.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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During her rehearsal, Windsor was visibly nervous and explained that the song was a risk.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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During intermittent periods for minutes at a time, the NYPD and MTAPD strategically closed certain doors temporarily out of the hundreds of doors throughout the terminal to prevent additional demonstrators from entering.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Invisible geckos belt out intermittent clicks from the foliage, as brown pelicans sweep lazily across the sky, patrolling the shoreline for their daily fill.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t be surprised if your insights come through unconventional means — like a sudden dream, a deep gut feeling or even a meaningful synchronicity that guides you toward a new direction.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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While the stock market recovered over the next two years, the sudden crash prompted the New York Stock Exchange to introduce circuit breakers—temporary halts in trading intended to calm markets and prevent panic selling—which kick in when stock prices fall too sharply, too fast.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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So there’s always these really erratic twists and turns.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lawsuits and interviews The Times conducted with nearly a dozen individuals with knowledge of the academy provide a fresh glimpse into the extraordinary dysfunction inside Donda and the erratic behavior of its controversial founder.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Spasmodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spasmodic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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