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
To celebrate the show, this edition of Lynn Loves Jewelry is dedicated to jewelry that has been traditionally reserved for men—so there are cuff links, and maybe even the occasional tie clasp and a bravely anachronistic stud set.
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Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
This is the latest report in an occasional NPR National Desk series examining how President Trump's early actions are playing out across America.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
But taken as a series of sketches with varying seriousness, the film works as an enjoyable media satire with the occasional genuinely funny moment.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
The house that the Americans strategically position themselves in is home to two families; there are occasional insert shots of family photos and trinkets, and at several points these families are shown cowering, terrified by what’s happening around them.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2025
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Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
This is the latest report in an occasional NPR National Desk series examining how President Trump's early actions are playing out across America.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
But taken as a series of sketches with varying seriousness, the film works as an enjoyable media satire with the occasional genuinely funny moment.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
The house that the Americans strategically position themselves in is home to two families; there are occasional insert shots of family photos and trinkets, and at several points these families are shown cowering, terrified by what’s happening around them.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2025
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But the absence of The Rock—the catalyst of this entire turn—throughout the entire build of WrestleMania, mixed with the sporadic appearances from Cena, hurt the storytelling of what could have been a deeply complex villain.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Justin Turner has been among those helping Workman navigate his first experience with life in the big leagues and sporadic playing time.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Held in the odd year after the presidential election since 1869, Virginia’s gubernatorial race is a cyclical scorecard for voters’ moods and the issues at the forefront of the national consciousness.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, these pieces seem to appear odd, with crooked teeth and protruding eyeballs.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
20 Apr. 2025
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Based on the research, participants lost about 7 to 11 pounds over 10 weeks while intermittent fasting.18 Remember, fad diets are not healthy for you, especially long term.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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The pair are searching for the source of a particular beep: the intermittent ping that a smoke alarm makes when its battery is running low.—
Kirk Johnson,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
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Ava has severe cognitive impairment and a rare form of epilepsy.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The floors were constructed with longleaf pine, rare timber harvested from virgin forests that once flourished in East Texas.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2025
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Several conditions may cause sudden vision loss, such as an eye injury.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
19 Apr. 2025
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All of a sudden, something that was a huge source of joy in my grandparents’ life became a challenge.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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In an age where experience is everything, Universal’s UK resort can pioneer an approach where the journey feels truly continuous — not a sequence of isolated moments, but one connected, captivating narrative.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Although not musicians, the Goldbergs quickly realized there was something unusual about their 3-year-old boy.—
Steve Rothaus,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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For one group of six girls living in Waterloo, Canada, their lives took an unusual turn when a couple of very territorial geese decided to claim their front lawn as their own.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Invasive surgical procedures are not always advised to treat medical conditions with infrequent or minor symptoms.—
Jonathan B. Jassey,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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Known for contributing to better outcomes, like lower C-section rates, more infrequent complications, and a more satisfied mother, midwives are experiencing a powerful resurgence.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Occasional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasional. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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