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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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Dirty Projectors performs only occasionally; all the members have their own music projects.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Yoshi watched YouTube videos of pandas on his phone, occasionally blinking out the window.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Cassell occasionally brings this discourse to life as a panel host and guest.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Occasionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occasionally. Accessed 20 Apr. 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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