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
But it is also recognized that the amount of money that needs to be raised to achieve this goal, as well as the question of how that money should be distributed, is a moving target that needs to be periodically reassessed by the FCC.
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Ian Millhiser, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
It was built for a world where risk was assessed periodically, threats evolved slowly and compliance frameworks dictated security priorities.
—Jerry Layden, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Disclaimer: Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
The Department of Education’s National Assessment of Educational Progress periodically evaluates 12th-grade students in a variety of subjects.
—Richard Lorenc, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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Ian Millhiser, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
It was built for a world where risk was assessed periodically, threats evolved slowly and compliance frameworks dictated security priorities.
—Jerry Layden, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Disclaimer: Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
The Department of Education’s National Assessment of Educational Progress periodically evaluates 12th-grade students in a variety of subjects.
—Richard Lorenc, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
Adverb
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Revolutionaries often quoted Cato, which was performed regularly in the Colonies, and the juxtaposition of liberty and death seems to have permeated American culture.—
Cassandra Good,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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Inspectors could then regularly examine rental units within those boundaries, Richmond's planning director Kevin Vonck told committee members on Tuesday.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Cassell occasionally brings this discourse to life as a panel host and guest.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Highlight: Some guests have remarked on the magical family of deer that occasionally wanders by the house.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Chicago Blackhawks fans seem to be questioning the team’s direction more frequently lately, as well as Connor Bedard’s recent behavior.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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These conversations are frequently painful and hard; data scientists have noted that Thanksgiving dinners with guests who cross party lines are frequently shorter.—
Betsy Sinclair,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Dental experts warn that the simultaneous erosion of Medicaid and fluoridation could exacerbate a crisis of rural oral health and reverse decades of progress against tooth decay, particularly for children and those who rarely see a dentist.—
Brett Kelman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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The best ideas rarely appear from staring at a screen.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Give some self-compassion for the inclusive leadership journey, which continuously ebbs and flows with the requirements needed around inclusion.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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More than just software updates, this ongoing learning process allows Genie to adapt to real-world scenarios and continuously upgrade its intelligence.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Panic selling is seldom based on rational analysis; rather, it is typically triggered by fear, uncertainty, and a herd mentality.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Graham and Tandy are seldom part of scenes where their characters’ grief is the focus — Marley may as well be an outside investigator with no connection to Rodney.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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