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as in serial
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
a periodical town newsletter that is supported by local advertisers
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as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
periodical announcements from airline personnel concerning the delay
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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
periodical visits to the dentist will help keep your teeth healthy
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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
subscribed to three new periodicals
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Recent Examples of periodical
Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Such was the price of progress: in a 1927 article in the periodical Bu-er-sai-wei-ke (The Bolshevik), a cadre explained that iron discipline and centralized power were critical to the victory of the revolution.
—Nick Frisch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2017
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 2024
Though originally the selections were made in-house, the editors soon cast a wider net by soliciting contributions from newspapers, trade periodicals, and fan magazines, collating the results, and giving front page coverage to the finalists.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
What is the difference between periodical and annual cicadas?
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Such was the price of progress: in a 1927 article in the periodical Bu-er-sai-wei-ke (The Bolshevik), a cadre explained that iron discipline and centralized power were critical to the victory of the revolution.
—Nick Frisch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2017
Noun
The Farmers' Almanac is an annual American periodical that has been in continuous publication since 1818, providing long-range weather predictions for the U.S. and Canada.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 2024
Though originally the selections were made in-house, the editors soon cast a wider net by soliciting contributions from newspapers, trade periodicals, and fan magazines, collating the results, and giving front page coverage to the finalists.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodical
Adjective
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Take it from someone who was married to a serial cheater.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The prequel has been flashing back to a young Dexter Morgan (played by Patrick Gibson) to provide his origin story on becoming the serial killer inhabited by Hall in present day.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The theme of displacement has been recurrent in Palestinian history and the idea of staying steadfast on one’s land is an integral element of the Palestinian identity.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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They’ve been implicated in neck instability, degenerative arthritis in dogs and recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis, which can affect voice and swallowing ability.—
Dawn Kovell,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Challenges of Apartment Living and Noise Sensitivity Noise complaints, particularly involving crying babies, are a frequent point of contention.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The promises have grown more frequent, with more immediate timelines, in recent months as Musk has shifted Tesla’s focus toward autonomous vehicles and away from mass-market EV sales.—
Chris Kirkham and Abhirup Roy,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The newspaper also said Andrew met the Chinese ambassador to Britain to ask for help promoting Waterberg Stirling's investment interests in China.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Floridians figuratively live in dark times: many believe that evil forces embodied by the federal government are trying to destroy America, and most newspapers are on life support.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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 central tower would be subject to periodic observation by the public.—
Kelsey McKinney,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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Experts explained why this method may make the egg more nutritious and provided tips for trying periodic cooking at home.—
Korin Miller,
Health,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The research has been published in the journal NEJM Evidence.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
11 Feb. 2025
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Under India's One Nation One Subscription, some 18 million students, faculty, and researchers will have access to nearly 13,000 journals for the next three years.—
Erika Page,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With just eight games remaining in the regular season, even a perfect finish likely wouldn’t be enough to get TCU on the right side of the bubble.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sources in each of the three offices downplayed the import of the Trump planning sessions, suggesting the meeting was preliminary and that other departmental staff — including those responding to federal actions regarding immigration — are still in regular communication.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Periodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodical. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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