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
Keene produced a documentary film of the same name, with details on the springs’ significance and beauty that only reappear periodically.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
The Clean Air Act requires the EPA to periodically estimate the costs and benefits of air quality regulations.
—Richard E. Peltier, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
However, the virus is reintroduced through international travel periodically, with 16 outbreaks reported nationwide in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
However, all borrowers in IDR must periodically recertify their income to have their monthly payment recalculated.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
The Clean Air Act requires the EPA to periodically estimate the costs and benefits of air quality regulations.
—Richard E. Peltier, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
However, the virus is reintroduced through international travel periodically, with 16 outbreaks reported nationwide in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
However, all borrowers in IDR must periodically recertify their income to have their monthly payment recalculated.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
Adverb
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Montgomery struggled the entire year with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gibson and Lynn, both 37, are throwing regularly, sources say.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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The ensemble reorganized as the Hartford Chorale with many of the same members, maintained its own concert schedule and continued to perform regularly with the symphony.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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Eminem largely stepped away from screen roles after 8 Mile, occasionally cameoing as himself in films like The Interview and playing small roles in series like BMF.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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While Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett have occasionally sided with the Court’s three liberal justices in a handful of decisions, there is little reason to think that would happen in a reconsideration of the Massachusetts v. EPA case.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Kosher salt is simply better for the way chefs tend to season their food, which is frequently, and without measuring, by eye and by feel.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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After Star Wars, Disney took the Austin audience to the world of Pixar, with chief creative officer Pete Docter saying that the Disney parks are frequently in the thoughts of its animators.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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Many are stunned by the Trump administration’s interest in its politics, which rarely garners international attention.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Muscle weakness may switch from one side of the body to the other but is rarely felt on both sides at the same time.14 People with hemiplegic migraines may also experience:14 Headache Visual, sensory, or speech auras Fever Fatigue Clumsy movement 9.—
Janelle McSwiggin, MSN,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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On the more minor side, Gemini Nano 1.0 XXS doesn't run continuously in the background, unlike the flagship Pixels.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Certain Evergreens Evergreens seldom need to be pruned other than to remove branches that are broken or a potential safety hazard.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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The fearmongering from the fake news media and globalist zealots who espouse free markets but have seldom experienced one miss the mark on why President Trump is fighting for American manufacturing workers.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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