Synonyms of occasionally

occasionally

adverb

ə-ˈkā-zh(ə-)nə-lē 

as in sometimes

on some occasions

we occasionally stop for ice cream on the way home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sometimes
• now
• from time to time
• at times
• once in a while
• on occasion
• now and then
• every now and then
• periodically
• here and there
• rarely
• ever and anon
• intermittently
• seldom
• infrequently
• sporadically
• irregularly
• little
• recurrently
• variously
• off and on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• often
• frequently
• usually
• regularly
• much
• commonly
• oftentimes
• ordinarily
• hourly
• routinely
• always
• oft
• constantly
• invariably
• consistently
• continually
• continuously
• incessantly
• perpetually
• ever
• unceasingly
• endlessly
• uninterruptedly
• continuingly
• interminably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of occasionally

The chefs would occasionally ask the bakers to borrow their sugar container . —Jenna Thompson march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026

The wind occasionally reached up to 120 kmp (74 mph), meteorologist Petra Mikus Jurković said. —ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026

The transit operator has been accused in the past of not properly supervising contract security personnel who occasionally used excessive force. —James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026

Cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally, then allow to cool slightly. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026