as in sometimes
on some occasions
we occasionally stop for ice cream on the way home
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Recent Examples of occasionally
To no surprise, the guests are usually soccer players or pop stars in town for residencies, and occasionally those with a fabulous party to throw (events are welcome).
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Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Margot Robbie’s Catherine is whimsical, impulsive and occasionally delusional, a woman intoxicated by her own volatility.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Rancho Bernardo Community Church holds food drives for it occasionally.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Yes, Tuesday night’s concert was also occasionally puzzling in its choices.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
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Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Margot Robbie’s Catherine is whimsical, impulsive and occasionally delusional, a woman intoxicated by her own volatility.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Rancho Bernardo Community Church holds food drives for it occasionally.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Yes, Tuesday night’s concert was also occasionally puzzling in its choices.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasionally
sometimes
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Ice surfaces develop a thin, mobile surface layer, sometimes called a quasi-liquid or premelted layer, that reduces friction and enables sliding.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The pilgrimage is a rallying point for conservative Christians from across Europe and beyond; Catholic political figures sometimes join the pilgrims for a stretch.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Occasionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasionally. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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