1
as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
sent out periodic reminders about the office dress code
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2
as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
periodic snow showers that might leave up to an inch
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Recent Examples of periodic
Whenever Iran suffers one of its periodic spasms of unrest, as happened at the end of 2022 following the death of a young Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, in police custody, protesters criticize Iran’s overseas entanglements.
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Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
While these are part of a periodic programme of reviews — Newcastle tend to have departmental evaluations after most transfer windows — there is greater importance attached to this round given the key infrastructure questions.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Conduct periodic check-ins and surveys to gauge employee satisfaction and effectiveness.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Micro-retirements have become a trend on TikTok, SWNS noted, with Gen Z workers taking periodic breaks from their careers to pursue other interests.
—Maureen MacKey, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
While these are part of a periodic programme of reviews — Newcastle tend to have departmental evaluations after most transfer windows — there is greater importance attached to this round given the key infrastructure questions.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Conduct periodic check-ins and surveys to gauge employee satisfaction and effectiveness.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Micro-retirements have become a trend on TikTok, SWNS noted, with Gen Z workers taking periodic breaks from their careers to pursue other interests.
—Maureen MacKey, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodic
Adjective
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In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Off-season flights are still available but less frequent.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Treatment for UTIs in older adults involves the same antibiotics used in younger adults, but adjustments may be made for people with recurrent UTIs or who regularly use catheters.—
Matthew Wosnitzer,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the treatment for recurrent BV or recurrent yeast tends to involve extending the usual care—that is, doing a lengthier course of antibiotics for BV or antifungals for yeast as determined by your doctor, for up to six months.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Cavs weren’t even this good, at least during the regular season, when Kevin Love was on the team — a noteworthy comment on this night.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although Darnold had a breakout regular season, his performance in the playoffs raised concerns.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The strange makeup of recurring dreams Research has found that most recurring dreams have a negative tone with themes often related to helplessness, failure, or being chased.—
Stacey Colino,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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Anxiety about pocketbook issues, however, formed a recurring and persistent theme.—
David Lauter,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Sep. 2024
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For decades, extreme weather events have been increasing in number and destructiveness, providing repeated reminders of the urgency of addressing climate change’s costs to our economy and financial system.—
John Kostyack,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Both nationalities had seen their TPS protection extended during the Biden administration, but Noem and Trump have argued that repeated TPS extensions were attracting people to the United States, creating a system ripe for abuse.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The bond market may be an even more important check than the stock market for Trump, especially considering that the nation’s $36 trillion in debt needs continual refinancing.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Under Trump's continual personal attacks, Smith defended his conduct as fully lawful, free of partisan influence and vital to the justice system.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Whitney Review of New Writing, Whitney Mallett’s culture periodical, held a party at Frog Club.—
Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
5 Dec. 2024
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The periodical 13-year and 17-year brood cicadas are the loudest, partially because of the sheer number of them that emerge at once.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA TODAY,
28 May 2024
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The character may have changed due to my constant nausea.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Olathe spokesperson Cody Kennedy told the Star via email that the city has been in constant communication with all of the property owners and businesses affected by the project.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Periodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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