1
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
the weekend forecast is for occasional showers
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2
as in odd
not often occurring or repeated
an occasional mechanical problem with our car, but nothing serious
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Recent Examples of occasional
The grounds run wild with deer, fox, hawks, hummingbirds, and the occasional brown bear.
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Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
This is the kind of stuff CharlotteFive drops every single day — new openings, hot lists, food adventures and the occasional sugar-coma confession.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Fortunately, the underlying hardware platform feels substantially more mature than the occasional software quirks suggest.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
The column continues on an occasional basis.
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Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
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Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
This is the kind of stuff CharlotteFive drops every single day — new openings, hot lists, food adventures and the occasional sugar-coma confession.
—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Fortunately, the underlying hardware platform feels substantially more mature than the occasional software quirks suggest.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
The column continues on an occasional basis.
—
Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
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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 idea is to make healthy eating doable, especially for an audience with odd hours and high-stress jobs.
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Put those two next to each other and the picture is odd and clarifying at once.
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Expanding its use displaces coal in Asia and supports the integration of intermittent renewables by providing flexible backup.
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Research has shown, for example, that intermittent fasting may be as effective as low-calorie diets for weight loss.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Thieves stole $25,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards after breaking into an Eagan, Minnesota, claw machine arcade last weekend, employees said.
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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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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
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This is no longer an isolated contamination event but a broader patterns that is reflecting back human chemical usage in ways that were not anticipated when modern wastewater systems were designed.
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Although his adoption listing didn't mention his unusual paws, his foster mom did.
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Indeed, that has led to the highly unusual situation of Australia not being the defending champions in either women’s World Cup, with India holding the 50-over title and New Zealand the T20 crown.
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As shown above, this was a clear method of attack against DR Congo, but became an infrequent sight as the game wore on.
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While pets don't require bathing as frequently as their human owners, infrequent baths can intensify that natural smell.
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“Occasional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasional. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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