OCCASIONALLY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

occasionally

adverb

ə-ˈkā-zh(ə-)nə-lē

Definition of occasionally

as in sometimes

on some occasions we occasionally stop for ice cream on the way home

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Recent Examples of occasionally Authorities at the Villages denied him access, and the shoot required him to dodge security guards, charm subjects, and occasionally adopt disguises. — Alex Barasch, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026 The cast itself can occasionally seem tentative, particularly Dreyfus during the heavy second act. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026 Greaves kept his cameras rolling, catching legends affectionately reminiscing, airing grudges, grousing about the next generation and, occasionally, demanding credit where credit is due. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally to crumble, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for occasionally

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sometimes

Adverb

The overtime is sometimes related to one-on-one care for psychiatric patients who might be suicidal or in danger of harming other patients or staff members.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Before Americans got used to mortgage rates below 5 percent, sometimes even below 3 percent, rates were consistently well above 7 percent for decades, from the 1970s through the 1990s.

— Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026

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