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as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
intermittent showers had me opening and closing my umbrella all day long
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
the breadwinner's intermittent employment put the family in a difficult position financially
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Recent Examples of intermittent
Fans not being seated at Arrowhead As storms linger over Kansas City, dropping intermittent rain, fans have been allowed into the stadium, but they have been stopped from going to their seats.
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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
There have been intermittent outbursts of violence against immigrants since then.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Health inspectors observed brown intermittent water at sinks Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital at 3600 Mapleshade Lane.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
The president and his advisers have repeatedly criticized offshore wind as intermittent, unreliable and unsightly.
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Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
There have been intermittent outbursts of violence against immigrants since then.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Health inspectors observed brown intermittent water at sinks Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital at 3600 Mapleshade Lane.
—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
The president and his advisers have repeatedly criticized offshore wind as intermittent, unreliable and unsightly.
—
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The GalSafe caused only nausea and, in one case, faint flushing; the regular pork gave some patients hives, as well, and sent one woman to the hospital with recurrent vomiting.
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In a study testing this theory using 212 recurrent dream reports, 66% contained at least one threat and dreamers typically responded with defensive or evasive behavior.
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The only other competitors were the Anglo-French Concorde and the sporadic Soviet Tupolev Tu-144 program.
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Redevelopment in downtown Miami and the accidental discovery of the mysterious Miami Circle in 1998 have ushered in a quarter-century of sporadic but remarkable archaeological revelations.
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The Bell Street Bridge encampment was prioritized for closure as part of Downtown Rising – the first phase of Atlanta Rising, a multi-year campaign launched in 2025 to end unsheltered homelessness citywide and make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.
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This was and is a non-recurring, cyclical business totally dependent on transaction volumes, which fluctuate with economic cycles and interest rates.
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Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.
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This frequent, high-profile casting strategy, distinct from occasional star cameos, transforms 'Oh, Mary' into a dynamic, high-demand theatrical experience.
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Treating Data Discovery As The End Goal Data discovery is still necessary, but many organizations still approach discovery and classification as periodic projects.
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This kind of abuse — and the swelling cost of cyberscams to victims around the world — has led to periodic crackdowns.
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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Small Holes One sign of snakes in your garden could be the sudden appearance of small holes that could be about the size of a small coin, or up to two inches.
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“Intermittent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermittent. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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