1
as in regularly
at regular intervals
New editions are released periodically.
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2
as in occasionally
on some occasions
Though he now lives across town, he still periodically visits the old diner.
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Recent Examples of periodically
That leaves guitarist Smith, who in recent years has periodically led a band billed as T.V. Smith’s Adverts.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Through a partnership with Barcelona Fashion Week, the property periodically has pop-up shops.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Parking meter fees will be established by a separate ordinance, which the city is required to periodically adjust.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
She periodically became drowned out enough that certain lyrics weren’t clear enough to be understandable.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Through a partnership with Barcelona Fashion Week, the property periodically has pop-up shops.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Parking meter fees will be established by a separate ordinance, which the city is required to periodically adjust.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
She periodically became drowned out enough that certain lyrics weren’t clear enough to be understandable.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
Adverb
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Democrats tend to blame oil companies, regularly accusing them of gouging to make excessive profits and even passing state legislation to prevent it.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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In turn, captain Fritz Walter and Max Morlock played deep and were regularly involved in build-up play.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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In this episode, Mrs Flood is just sort of there, occasionally commenting on the action but mostly just standing around in the background.—
Ryan Woodrow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Even if occasionally some specific scenes get lost, the overall aura is compelling enough to keep you watching.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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An alligator that has been frequently hand-fed will often lunge at an outstretched hand.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In the years since, the four have filmed a sequel, all had babies, and frequently reunited for lots of love, laughter and plenty of selfies.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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The Hot 100 always includes a wide swath of ubiquitous hits — but rarely have so many of those hits endured at once.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
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But historian Stein pointed out that progress is rarely linear.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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An explainability agent can continuously reassess stocking levels by analyzing supply, demand, asset usage, and work orders.—
Paul J. Noble,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The overly earnest character speaks in a hilariously cringey Gen Z self-help psychobabble that continuously grates on Enrique’s nerves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The characterizations are flat, the would-be quippy dialogue rarely elicits laughs, and the action sequences seldom rise above the level of satisfactory.—
Staff Author Published,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Those litigants generally have been treated leniently by judges who recognize their inexperience; they seldom are fined, though their cases may be dismissed.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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