from time to time

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

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Swift has been seen about town with famous friends, paramours and even one of her cats from time to time. — Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Longwood continues to host Meet the Brewer events from time to time. — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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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 9 Jul. 2026.

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