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Recent Examples of sporadically
Kinsky was initially the back-up to Vicario, playing sporadically in the 2024-25 season when the Italian was injured.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Flowers first appear in spring and then sporadically through summer and fall.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Firmware updates for Apple’s earbuds happen sporadically and are usually accompanied by the briefest of release notes.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
But outbursts of xenophobic violence against foreigners also have accompanied that sporadically.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Flowers first appear in spring and then sporadically through summer and fall.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Firmware updates for Apple’s earbuds happen sporadically and are usually accompanied by the briefest of release notes.
—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
But outbursts of xenophobic violence against foreigners also have accompanied that sporadically.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sporadically
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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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Chalsma’s unstinting vociferousness, which sometimes seems over the top, leaves little doubt as to who shaped Coriolanus’ martial character.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration does have those tools, and sometimes works with Brennan's office to investigate cases.
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Someone who gets hives or has gastrointestinal distress irregularly might not identify their dinner as the trigger of the symptoms, or might assume food poisoning.
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Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, meant that his heart was beating irregularly, which could lead to blood clots, stroke, or heart failure.
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“Sporadically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sporadically. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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