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Recent Examples of intermittently
Mating season is February to April, and females will lay one or two eggs per day intermittently during that period.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
For some, the pause is only temporary because their Starlink dish is used intermittently for RV or camping trips.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Although Ipswich ended up relegated from the Premier League, Enciso’s spell there hinted at the productivity which intermittently bubbles above the surface.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The drone plant in Maracay has operated intermittently depending on economic and political crises.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Caught Stealing is an intermittently fun experience that would be a better time if Aronofsky either loosened up a little more or, conversely, maintained a tighter grip on the wheel.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
The trial in the case was held intermittently, with Figgs testifying in May and closing arguments made last month.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Israel has intermittently launched such long-range airstrikes since July 2024, after a Houthi drone hit Tel Aviv, in combat missions that, especially in retrospect, served as dry runs for the June air war against Iran.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Space them intermittently along a tablescape to make your dinner parties more magical.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
For some, the pause is only temporary because their Starlink dish is used intermittently for RV or camping trips.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Although Ipswich ended up relegated from the Premier League, Enciso’s spell there hinted at the productivity which intermittently bubbles above the surface.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The drone plant in Maracay has operated intermittently depending on economic and political crises.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Caught Stealing is an intermittently fun experience that would be a better time if Aronofsky either loosened up a little more or, conversely, maintained a tighter grip on the wheel.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
The trial in the case was held intermittently, with Figgs testifying in May and closing arguments made last month.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Israel has intermittently launched such long-range airstrikes since July 2024, after a Houthi drone hit Tel Aviv, in combat missions that, especially in retrospect, served as dry runs for the June air war against Iran.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Space them intermittently along a tablescape to make your dinner parties more magical.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermittently
Adverb
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The shows are also spot-checked periodically.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Openings will continually periodically through until 2026, where once finished – 12 houses will be available.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Cook, flipping occasionally, until deeply golden brown and crispy all over, 4 to 5 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to prevent overbrowning.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The price Californians must pay to achieve the Democrats’ publicity objective affects those of us with views that are occasionally in the minority on national policies that affect Californians.—
Tom Campbell,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The threats are sometimes even leveled against family members.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Next week, the former New York Times media reporter Ravi Somaiya is launching Bungalow, a project promising to delve deep into stories outside of the daily (and sometimes hourly) news cycle.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Intermittently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermittently. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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