from time to time

phrase

Synonyms of from time to timenext
: once in a while : occasionally

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The couple share photos of their daughter from time to time but keeps her face hidden. — Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 That is also a good reminder to explore those settings from time to time. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Considerations Before Getting Started Driveways aren’t the only spots that are likely to catch grease stains from time to time. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026 Cole played benevolent librarian, popping in from time to time to show me things of interest. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for from time to time

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of from time to time was in the 15th century

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from the word go
from time to time
from top to bottom
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“From time to time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20time%20to%20time. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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