periodically

adverb

Definition of periodicallynext
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 Pugh has been sharing donation links for humanitarian aid to Palestinians—among many other humanitarian organizations and causes—periodically since 2021. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026 That’s the Stuart who shows up periodically to give them clues or hints to try to help them on their way. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 Palizzi is members-only, and membership only opens periodically, in limited batches. — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026 Primrose’s Naugatuck Valley projects have periodically hit turbulence. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for periodically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically
  1. regularly
  2. occasionally
  3. frequently
  4. rarely
  5. continuously
  6. seldom
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  • Kimmel asked if the musician regularly receives lyrics via text.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Americans have long thought of themselves as belonging to a young, vibrant country, regularly refreshed by immigrant flows that put it on an utterly different demographic trajectory from an aging Europe, Japan, and now, China.
    — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of regularly
Adverb
  • Though occasionally out of their depth, staff are always enthusiastic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There is humiliation here, claustrophobia, physical vulnerability and an intimacy that occasionally brushes against the erotic.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of occasionally
Adverb
  • Barbaro is strong as always, though — even if Mira speaks up frequently and seems unintimidated in the phallocentric environment — the actress could have been given more to do.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Gamblers who lose frequently are the bettors sportsbooks are most interested in, Matthew Gaskell, a British psychologist and expert on gambling addiction, said.
    — ProPublica, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Each episode follows one garden over an extended period, capturing animal behavior rarely witnessed by human eyes – from raising families and defending territories to hunting, courting and surviving the changing seasons.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Yet even as built, the stadium rarely reached capacity, a challenge eventually compounded by the foundering product on the gridiron.
    — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of rarely
Adverb
  • As things currently stand, the rubber particles which are continuously shed by conventional tires are one of the main sources of microplastics pollution.
    — Ben Coxworth October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
  • New foundation models are introduced frequently, existing models are continuously updated and pricing structures often change as providers optimize performance, scale and market positioning.
    — Sudipto Dasgupta, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • Run by Garelick and President Will Phelps, American High was founded to fill a gap in the feature market by producing the kinds of teen comedies that are now seldom made elsewhere.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Yet the melodrama of the Trask men—and the misfortune of the women who come into their lives—has seldom been brought to the screen, most likely because of the challenges posed by the saga’s narrative sprawl.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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