occasionally
adverb
oc·ca·sion·al·ly
ə-ˈkā-zh(ə-)nə-lē 
: on occasion : now and then
dines out occasionally
We occasionally see deer in the field.
Examples of occasionally in a Sentence
Occasionally, things don't go as planned.
Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Reactions to Breinberg’s victory were respectful and occasionally ambivalent.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
His writing covers technology, sustainability, geopolitics, and occasionally fiction.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Becoming a new mom has been enlightening, occasionally chaotic, but always rewarding.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Occasionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occasionally. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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occasionally
adverb
oc·ca·sion·al·ly
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: from time to time
occasionally goes to the movies
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