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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
Residents lack running water, use 5-gallon buckets as toilets and must contend with intermittent electricity and deteriorating homes that expose them to the region’s fierce weather.
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Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 2025
Holmgren had to take intermittent breaks from the sport because of growing pains.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025
The issues appeared to be largely resolved by around 10 a.m., but some users experienced intermittent issues with the platform until about 11 a.m.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 24 May 2025
Pleasant Hills Golf Course, located near East San Jose’s Lake Cunningham, opened in 1960, but has remained shuttered since 2004, except for intermittent grazing on the property.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
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Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 2025
Holmgren had to take intermittent breaks from the sport because of growing pains.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025
The issues appeared to be largely resolved by around 10 a.m., but some users experienced intermittent issues with the platform until about 11 a.m.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 24 May 2025
Pleasant Hills Golf Course, located near East San Jose’s Lake Cunningham, opened in 1960, but has remained shuttered since 2004, except for intermittent grazing on the property.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermittent
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The second half of the year begins this week for Billboard Japan’s charts, and recurrent rules have been implemented on the Japan Hot 100 and Hot Albums tallies.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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In this study, researchers evaluated how following a structured exercise program might further reduce the risk of recurrent or new cancer compared with just being advised to exercise.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 June 2025
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Though the May 31 eruption is the only one caught on official video, the USGS has received several reports of other sporadic eruptions over the past year.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 June 2025
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My spring crops were slow to develop this year, stifled by sporadic frosts and bouts of dry weather.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Dobson says the research is coming now that the power engineering community increasingly recognizes cascading failures as a distinct and recurring problem—a concept that still elicited protests from power engineers in the aftermath of the 2003 blackout.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Aug. 2013
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There is an occasional veteran who shows up on a rehabilitation assignment.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Having the occasional treat or missing a workout is okay.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 June 2025
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To help, managers are launching products with periodic windows of liquidity.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Trump Opens $5 Million Gold Card Visa Waitlist—What To Know There has always been periodic tension between the legal profession and the government’s agendas.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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After Earps’ announcement, Wiegman was asked what her long-time goalkeeper’s sudden international retirement two months before a major tournament said about the unity of the team.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Keep a safe distance: Leave a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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“Intermittent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermittent. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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