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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Ebola is spread primarily through contact with the body fluids of an infected person, or occasionally through contact with an infected animal.
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She's adjusted her budget, but occasionally dips into savings to cover an unexpected household expense.
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How to handle it safely For dogs that only graze occasionally, the main precaution should be choosing safe locations.
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Cool completely in pans, stirring occasionally.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
She's adjusted her budget, but occasionally dips into savings to cover an unexpected household expense.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 15 May 2026
How to handle it safely For dogs that only graze occasionally, the main precaution should be choosing safe locations.
—Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Cool completely in pans, stirring occasionally.
—Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for occasionally
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“Occasionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occasionally. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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