periodically

adverb

pe·​ri·​od·​i·​cal·​ly ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce periodically (audio)
1
: at regular intervals of time
2
: from time to time : frequently

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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 Remember to review your storage periodically to maintain optimal performance. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025 Granular applications of fertilizer can be supplemented periodically with water-soluble organics. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for periodically

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of periodically was in 1646

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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodically. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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