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 Spaniards increasingly frustrated by housing costs periodically march in major cities demanding action from lawmakers. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The image was captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), with stars that shimmer periodically on the search engine's home page. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026 At the same time, the star’s brightness seemed to dim periodically, suggesting an orbiting planet. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026 Unconventional superconductors can behave differently and host additional electronic phases, including charge density waves (CDWs), where electric charge varies periodically across the material. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 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
Adverb
  • In general, truck operators regularly adjust the position of trailer axles to distribute cargo weight and comply with road weight limits.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The floor panels were perforated with a dot matrix of vents that regularly replace all the air in the clean room.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of regularly
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  • On his latest, Young’s major-key meditations on love and alienation are as winsome as a bay breeze, if occasionally as insubstantial.
    — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The candidate, whose relishing of combative interviews and debates verges occasionally on smugness, was slated to potentially appear on 60 Minutes before the November election, people familiar with the planning said.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of occasionally
Adverb
  • The actor and his wife, singer Dua Lipa, are frequently spotted walking their actual dog, a Labrador-Rottweiler named Golo.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The conference room was frequently used for sensitive discussions about OpenAI’s proprietary research, product development, business relationships, and strategic decisions, prosecutors said.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Because of its proportional representation system – voters cast one vote for a national party-list – even the largest parties rarely win more than 35 seats, and Israel has always had coalition governments.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Many before and since have grappled with the price of salvation, but rarely has such a theologically vast decision felt this intimate.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of rarely
Adverb
  • Subjected to extreme cold, the sample was hit with a neutron beam and pulled apart continuously.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Potts continuously communicates with college and professional strength coaches to stay on the cutting-edge of the industry.
    — PJ Green October 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • Since the first Palestinian intifada, or uprising, began in 1987, human rights organizations have documented how seldom investigations into Israeli soldiers’ killings of Palestinians resulted in prosecution.
    — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Scholars of her work have debated why women seldom take center stage.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
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