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
Shares have pulled back periodically, along with other hyperscalers, on concerns about whether the company can generate a return on investment from all its AI spending.
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Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Willis, who still performs periodically, is preparing to belatedly release his first solo album.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Information on this page is updated periodically throughout the day.
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Matt Stiles,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Early reviews said that House of the Dragon was at the top of its game in season 3, after a periodically unsteady run before that.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Willis, who still performs periodically, is preparing to belatedly release his first solo album.
—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Information on this page is updated periodically throughout the day.
—
Matt Stiles,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Early reviews said that House of the Dragon was at the top of its game in season 3, after a periodically unsteady run before that.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for periodically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
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None of these acts appear regularly in the US, which added to the intrigue.
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Cihlar recommends beginners avoid loading up too soon, while men who are already regularly active and lift weights can typically handle a 20- or 30-pound plate from the start.
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Yet the Village People’s hits endured in a way few other disco novelties could, forever blasted out at weddings and occasionally ill-fitting public events.
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Simmer beans, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Many structures are built with substandard materials, and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs.
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Each of these plans comes with seasonal pest control that gets ahead of pest activity, but Pro and Premium treatments occur even more frequently during peak pest season.
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Over three days in the downtown courtroom in June, a Times reporter observed how many immigrants were funneled into the courtroom in groups, and the judge rarely addressed them directly, typically calling up around five cases at a time.
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Some of these eye-popping rocks are so massive and expensive, they're rarely seen in public—but their owners serve up a rare glimpse now and then to remind the world that diamonds really are a girl’s best friend.
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Foley says the dispatch center continuously measures electrical demand and balances it with available supply.
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Security teams need controls that work continuously across data, identity and AI systems together.
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For the cover of the July 6 & 13, 2026, Body Issue, the cartoonist Edward Steed drew a foot, a body part that seldom gets our full attention.
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In fact, birds tend to fly within the height of the tree canopy that seldom reaches above 100 feet.
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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