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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Zipp exhibited widely in his lifetime and occasionally opened exhibitions with performances from his various musical projects.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Oil shocks during the 1970s represented a turning point where governments started running deficits constantly instead of just occasionally, Sharma pointed out.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Livestock numbers are strictly controlled on Tristan, and the community manages the herd by occasionally slaughtering animals for meat and leather.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 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 8 Apr. 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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