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
YouTuber Jackie Aina sported a chocolate brown leather getup with matching gloves, removed periodically to reveal a glacial engagement ring.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Smith wore a dark suit off the runway, printed with an oversized burgundy polka dot patten, leaning in to whisper to Kesha periodically.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2025
This means that the virus doesn't just stick around on poultry farms and periodically jump over into wildlife, but can sustain itself in wild birds, moving from one flock to the next without burning itself out.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
Taking it a step further, the brand tapped Oprah Winfrey, who has periodically worn LaPointe over the years, as the muse and face of the brand’s easy-to-wear, glamorous and confident spring 2025 collection.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Smith wore a dark suit off the runway, printed with an oversized burgundy polka dot patten, leaning in to whisper to Kesha periodically.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2025
This means that the virus doesn't just stick around on poultry farms and periodically jump over into wildlife, but can sustain itself in wild birds, moving from one flock to the next without burning itself out.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
Taking it a step further, the brand tapped Oprah Winfrey, who has periodically worn LaPointe over the years, as the muse and face of the brand’s easy-to-wear, glamorous and confident spring 2025 collection.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
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The company has also asked them to remain vigilant against potential phishing attacks, monitor their accounts regularly, and report suspicious activities to authorities.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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Our thought bubble, from Axios' Ben Berkowitz: Boycott threats regularly make headlines, but their impact is usually more optical than financial.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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His ringmaster’s charisma, chameleonic voices, and occasionally viral socio-anarchist zingers work in concert with his encyclopedic knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition to qualify him as arguably the greatest Dungeon Master alive.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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Rambin ended up compiling 161 episodes as Lily Montgomery (and occasionally as her own older half-sister, Ava Benton), and accepted roles on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Grey's Anatomy while still appearing on the soap.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The custodial staff has been laid off in some areas as well, meaning trash might not be picked up as frequently or restrooms may not be cleaned as often.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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National security officials who favor a strong U.S. commitment to Taiwan frequently cite their concern that China could commandeer high-tech assets on the island.—
Jennifer Kavanagh,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Scaling Operations and Overcoming Challenges The path to success is rarely smooth, and Kochnev has faced numerous challenges along the way.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Binnington stopped the final 20 shots from Team USA, and has to do some acrobatics in the process to allow McDavid to get his shot wide open in the slot, and No. 97 rarely misses the back of the net on those.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Under the initial plan, the ID would be required for boarding flights in the U.S and entering some federal facilities by 2008, but that deadline has been continuously extended amid opposition from states.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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As technology evolves, professionals must adapt by continuously upskilling to stay competitive.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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At the end of his life, Hackman was seldom seen out in public, and little was known about his health.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Arsenal’s attack seldom threatened, while West Ham’s defensive resolve was epitomised by Scarles’ presence.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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