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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
Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2024
Annual cicadas emerge each summer, but their periodical counterparts grow underground much longer.
—Jasper Davidoff, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2024
Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2015
Future presidents like Dwight D. Eisenhower and titans of industry like Walt Disney also started earning money by tossing periodicals as kids.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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The periodical forecasts cold and wet conditions for the Ohio Valley and Midwest regions.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2024
Annual cicadas emerge each summer, but their periodical counterparts grow underground much longer.
—Jasper Davidoff, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2024
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If judged by Russian military and area studies periodicals of recent years, Russian experts and strategists have a clear picture of best and worst practices during military interventions and air campaigns, although the extent to which such knowledge will translate into policy is unclear.
—Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2015
Future presidents like Dwight D. Eisenhower and titans of industry like Walt Disney also started earning money by tossing periodicals as kids.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodical
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But the most sinister aspect of the movie, to me, is how banal its serial rapists are—how corny and ineffectual, these cringeworthy failsons.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Richard Ramirez, one of the most prolific and violent serial killers in American history—has attracted more than his fair share of fangirls.Emma Specter, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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This therapy causes few side effects and is usually reserved for recurrent or hard-to-manage cases.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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About 17% of people with recurrent concussions or traumatic brain injuries will get CTE, but around 90% of people who develop CTE are athletes—particularly football players and boxers.2 CTE typically causes changes in your cognition (thinking), mood, behavior, and movement ability.Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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Frontier Airlines has announced big changes to accommodate frequent fliers in 2025, including first-class seating and other perks.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Data Governance And Compliance Design With global regulatory pressures mounting and data breaches becoming more frequent, governance and compliance should be woven into your data strategy from the ground up.Annie Phan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Thomas’ head was even with the tight end’s head jumping for the ball in this photo that was in the newspaper.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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Authorities said he was beaten with a blunt instrument, but there were no details about a suspect, the newspaper reported.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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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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Like the son who succeeded him, Hafez al-Assad tolerated little dissent with oppression widespread and periodic bouts of extreme state violence.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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But periodic soil and water sampling by land managers could tip them off if the snakes show up.Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Since last year, a series of reviews, editorials, and perspective papers, mostly published in obesity journals, have explored this very question.Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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In most circumstances, something like a new journal or suitcase will do the trick.Will McGough, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In addition, Ken is a broadcaster and regular contributor to Fox Sports' MLB telecasts.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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This coverage includes a range of medical services, including regular checkups, appointments with specialists, geriatric care and medical equipment.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Periodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodical. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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