as in off and on
not constantly or steadily over a period of time
It's been raining on and off all afternoon.
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as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
an on-and-off friendship over the years
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on and off
Adverb
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Mars has long included headgear in his looks both off and on stage.Mikelle Street, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
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Boarded up for years, off and on restoration efforts have not been successful.Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 16 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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However, ocular exposure to sulfur mustard can also produce long-term effects, including recurrent inflammation and erosion of the cornea.New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
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Pfeifer said a key indicator of the company's growth and future success will be moving its subscription recurrent orders from 5% of the business to north of 60% of the total business.Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
Adverb
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The iconic sneakers have been sporadically spotted on auction sites with offers starting in the five-figure range of $10,000.Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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But applications are only considered sporadically, and only a select few will be invited to join the ranks.Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Anxiety about pocketbook issues, however, formed a recurring and persistent theme.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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The company has bolstered its software and securities business to diversify and bring in more recurring subscription revenue.Ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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The project, which is designed to include periodic nourishments every five to seven years for 50 years, got off to a rocky start when an original dredge location was delivering more rocks and pebbles than expected and a new borrow location had to be found.Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
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It is hoped that once the technology is developed further it could be used to prevent infections in the weeks after surgery, via periodic applications of near-infrared light.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
Adverb
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That’s different from viewership information Disney+ periodically releases for popular shows and movies, calculated based on total subscriber stream time divided by runtime.Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Dodgers, hit by a rash of injuries to starters this season, have periodically used their bullpen the entire game throughout the postseason, and were 2-2 in those contests, beating the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets during their first two playoff rounds.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Throughout the past three months, SAG-AFTRA has held intermittent pickets at several of the video game companies’ Los Angeles offices, including WB Games and Disney Character Voices.Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024
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The cost of renewable infrastructure and battery storage to accommodate intermittent sources like solar and wind is prohibitive for countries struggling with energy poverty.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Adverb
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While the two generally keep their relationship private, Slater will occasionally share anecdotes about their family life.Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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What’s more, conflicts in the Middle East and Europe continue to threaten the global status quo and have occasionally led to volatility spikes in the market.Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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“On and off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on%20and%20off. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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