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
The virus, which is spread by bodily fluids, is endemic in animal populations in Central and West Africa, and there are periodic outbreaks.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Bottom Line is a periodic business analysis column written by Evan Clark, deputy managing editor, who has covered the fashion industry since 2000.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The United States and South Korea previously butted heads over how to handle the threat from North Korea, and there have been periodic public upheavals in Korean public opinion over tragic incidents involving American troops stationed on the peninsula.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Over time, the gamma-ray flux from the Moon fluctuates by about 20% due to these periodic changes in the Sun’s magnetic field.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Bottom Line is a periodic business analysis column written by Evan Clark, deputy managing editor, who has covered the fashion industry since 2000.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The United States and South Korea previously butted heads over how to handle the threat from North Korea, and there have been periodic public upheavals in Korean public opinion over tragic incidents involving American troops stationed on the peninsula.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Over time, the gamma-ray flux from the Moon fluctuates by about 20% due to these periodic changes in the Sun’s magnetic field.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodic
Adjective
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Again, Dell’s frequent price shifts can dramatically alter each configuration's value, so timing matters.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Women can develop multiple symptoms, like heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, frequent urination, constipation and back pain.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The company plans to back sales with recurrent training to keep pilots up to speed.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Sep. 2025
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The results showed no significant differences between the two groups in rates of death, recurrent heart attack or hospitalization for heart failure.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Stark’s honest opinion happens to be a fact as evident in a variety of statistical observations prior to Kershaw’s final regular season start at Dodger Stadium.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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On the final day of the 2008 regular season, a 20-year-old Clayton Kershaw jogged in from the bullpen at then-AT&T Park to pitch the bottom of the sixth.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Audiences can also expect a new teacher, Luke Tennie’s Dominic, and potentially more recurring and guest characters.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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This should further increase the bank's base of more recurring revenue streams.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Such repeated, rewarding interactions condition the brain to associate intimacy with comfort rather than threat.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the short video, the dog can be seen standing upright against a door and reaching for the handle, making repeated attempts to pull it down with her paw as if to let herself out.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The results are already confirming both centers' concerns about the continual spread of drug-resistant TB.—
Brian Simpson,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fossil fuel infrastructure, on the other hand, requires continual fuel purchases.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of Bowie’s biggest inspirations seems to have been a periodical also called The Spectator, which was published between 1711 and 1712.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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As is customary in the comics periodical market, there are 10 cover variants available from artists including Finch, Tony Moore, Lorenzo De Felici, Eric Canete and Ryan Ottley, that customers can order through their retailer.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Allmodern’s Racheal rug is a favorite of commerce editor Audrey Lee, who was looking for a low-pile wool rug that wouldn’t need constant vacuuming.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mothers told Fletcher of sending their children to live elsewhere for fear they will be raped in the displacement camps, a constant worry.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Periodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodic. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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