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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
The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
The Internet Archive's collection includes a sprawling array of old newspapers and periodicals from around the world.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
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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
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Editing Humanity by Kevin Davies Amazon | Bookshop This book, which is by the executive editor of the scientific periodical The CRISPR Journal, is about CRISPR’s impact on the human body.
—The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
The Internet Archive's collection includes a sprawling array of old newspapers and periodicals from around the world.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
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West Coast serial killer Rodney Alcala (played to chilling perfection by Daniel Zovatto) went on a match-making game show in the 1970’s and was selected by contestant Sheryl Bradshaw (Anna Kendrick) to go on an all expenses paid weekend vacation together.Scott Phillips, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The contract killer named Mad Dog’s been flattened by a car, so what’s a serial killer in training to do?Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
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If tension headaches become chronic and recurrent, a healthcare provider may prescribe medications to prevent attacks.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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An infinitely patient good boy with expressively floppy ears and no (visible) mouth, Gromit is more truly Wallace’s helpmate and recurrent savior.Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bondi’s primary task will be to reshape the Department of Justice (DOJ), a frequent target of Trump’s criticism during his campaign.Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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This leads to more visible stains and water deposits on the sink, which requires more frequent cleaning.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
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But even the most horrified readers of the newspapers in 1924 did not get to see the murder actually committed.F.K. Plous, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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While that was happening, the common window through which most Americans learned about the country and the world — TV, newspapers, radio — was shattered into dozens of shards of glass, based on consumer's personal preferences.Axios, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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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
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Ensure your data is accurate and current by conducting periodic reviews of POI datasets, especially for critical markets and high-risk properties.Geoff Michener, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Coastal communities live under the periodic threat that drilling suspensions could be lifted, and a permanent ban promises long-term confidence, particularly for the tourism and fishing industries.Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The research was published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Those contingent experiences mattered a lot more for males than females, the researchers reported last week in the journal Science, suggesting that competition magnifies the importance of luck.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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Some of them are regular meal kits with stellar veg options.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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In This Article: How is a tinted lip balm different from a regular one?Jenny Berg, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Periodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodical. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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