intermittently

adverb

Definition of intermittentlynext
as in periodically

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermittently
  1. periodically
  2. occasionally
  3. sometimes
Adverb
  • Monday Night Football Odds Pro football odds from FanDuel Sportsbook refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • During periods where a flare-up is not occurring, the virus isn't usually transmissible, although asymptomatic shedding can occur periodically in both HSV-1 and HSV-2 infections, even in people who have no visible outbreaks.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of periodically
Adverb
  • This terrifying and occasionally gory tale follows a warrior in an unfamiliar environment forced by a floating gold orb, Puck, to eat many enemies, thus becoming stronger.
    Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The flying objects, occasionally traveling in clusters, have been sighted flying around at night in NY, NJ, and PA.
    Simmone Shah, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of occasionally
Adverb
  • Extreme Weather Threatens Grid Creating a clean energy supply in California requires dealing with the state's varied and sometimes tough climate.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sometimes investigates potential clusters.
    Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of sometimes
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intermittent

intermittently

intermitting

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