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 These helium ions penetrate only a little way into the individual grains of this soil, but periodically meteorites have struck the lunar surface to churn the soil, mixing some of this helium-3 a little below the surface. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Another drover rides beside the herd, periodically cracking a bullwhip. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) has an interest rate that is fixed for an initial period and then changes periodically. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Parents who do use supervision tools should revisit them periodically as their teens mature, as ConnectSafely advises in its Family Guide to Parental Controls. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 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
  • Guzman Soto was quiet, reserved and religious and regularly attended local church groups and Bible studies, a 32-year-old neighbor who declined to give his name said.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Since his father was a British navy chaplain, his family moved regularly, and with that came an acute sense of place.
    — Irene Borger, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of regularly
Adverb
  • Florida quarterbacks once became celebrities, champions and, occasionally, statues.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In the years that followed, Felipe VI occasionally entrusted her with missions on behalf of the crown, including several official visits abroad.
    — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of occasionally
Adverb
  • From the late 1990s on, Parton recognized that her hitmaking days were behind her, and frequently returned to songs and sounds associated with the pleasures and hardships of her mountain youth.
    — Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The house has always been a staple of the neighborhood, frequently hosting parties and welcoming all during the neighborhood’s annual winter house tours.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Strong El Niño events, such as the one revving up in the tropical Pacific, have rarely spared the Golden State from significant and damaging consequences.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Fast forward almost a year and lawmakers rarely reference the topic anymore.
    — Ali Swenson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rarely
Adverb
  • As continuously rising prices are putting financial strain on Pennsylvanians, a new report tries to calculate how much people need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Geothermal moves beyond natural limits The ability to generate electricity continuously is one of geothermal power’s main advantages over weather-dependent renewable sources.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • However, he was seldom used at Georgia Tech in 2025, totaling only eight catches for 150 yards.
    — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Older women have seldom been included in randomized trials that evaluate the benefits of mammography screening on morbidity and mortality.
    — Kim Johnson, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodically. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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