1
as in regularly
at regular intervals
New editions are released periodically.
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2
as in occasionally
on some occasions
Though he now lives across town, he still periodically visits the old diner.
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Recent Examples of periodically
That agreement has been periodically reaffirmed over the ensuing 75 years, most recently in 2004, ensuring the U.S. can maintain early warning radar, utilize the two-mile-long airstrip on the island, and harness the port at Pituffick, the northernmost deep-water port in the world.
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James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made By History , TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
More specifically, frequency-shift keying encodes information by periodically shifting the frequency of a carrier between several discrete frequencies.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2025
But that didn't satisfy the detectives who had left the room periodically to phone Dr. Choi.
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—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
Long ago, Southern California’s scrub-forest ecosystems would periodically burn, limiting fuel for future fires.
—Justin Angle, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
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James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made By History , TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
More specifically, frequency-shift keying encodes information by periodically shifting the frequency of a carrier between several discrete frequencies.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2025
But that didn't satisfy the detectives who had left the room periodically to phone Dr. Choi.
DET.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
Long ago, Southern California’s scrub-forest ecosystems would periodically burn, limiting fuel for future fires.
—Justin Angle, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
Adverb
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Forecasts are subject to change, with the NWS regularly issuing updates on its website.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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International Co-Production Given the shortcomings of local support structures, indie Dutch producers – like those in most European countries – regularly turn to international co-production to facilitate local ambition and talent.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Cut loose by the Pirates after the 1957 season, Montemayor was signed to minor league contracts with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, occasionally appearing in major league spring training games over the next three years.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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What’s most interesting is the enormous generational divide on display between Gen X and the younger Millennial / Gen Z contestants which feels rather unique and occasionally unnerving.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
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The style of the shoes was frequently misaligned with the gender of the celebrity—Judy Garland, for example, was represented by a male cowboy boot with a feather and foil crest, while Truman Capote was awarded a woman’s shoe decorated with flowering vines.—
Richard Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Apple frequently releases updates that fix vulnerabilities, including critical zero-day flaws.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Short-term, everyday hiccups are typically not a cause for concern and rarely lead to complications.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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The show bends over backward to explain that the Sinatra nickname comes from Samantha’s frequent use of hats, even though Nicholson’s head is rarely covered.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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Our lips not only have thinner skin than most of the rest of our bodies, they’re also continuously exposed to the elements.—
Cora Harrington,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Placekickers are seldom stars in the NFL, but Tucker is an exception.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2025
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The hotel sourced artisans specializing in rare techniques seldom used for interiors anymore.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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