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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Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
But releases must go on, albeit with occasionally altered circumstances.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Lottery players have their favorite games, but occasionally desperate alternative choices must be made.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Occasionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occasionally. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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