PERIODICALLY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

periodically

adverb

Definition of periodically

as in regularly

at regular intervals New editions are released periodically.

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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 On the other end of the spectrum, though, the genre’s creators have dug in periodically on the hardest parts of growing old. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026 Post-death Buddhist rituals are held weekly through the 49th day and then continue periodically, at minimum, until the third death anniversary. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 As a product leader, periodically get out of your own environment and use the product like an actual customer. — Rhodes Kriske, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Baker periodically deployed Darman to discredit and even destroy Baker’s rivals for Presidential attention in the Administration. — Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for periodically

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Adverb

All Points East takes place annually in east London’s Victoria Park and regularly hosts massive outdoor gigs by a diverse bill.

— Thomas Smith, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026
Research suggests that regularly taking saffron supplements can reduce the amount of C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker, in the blood.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of regularly

Adverb

The tightness of White’s control over his arrangements can occasionally foreclose the sense of chaotic freedom inherent to his more collaborative efforts.

— Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Even seasoned, well-meaning hosts occasionally commit a faux pas.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of occasionally

Adverb

For people who frequently encounter login interruptions, a dedicated IP may provide a more consistent browsing experience without giving up VPN encryption.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
The pair relied heavily on letter writing during John’s absences, and Abigail frequently used this medium to advocate for social change.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adverb

These sounds are strange bedfellows, but the delirium rarely feels indulgent or trivial.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Hitler rarely used the Kehlsteinhaus — unlike the Berghof residence, also in the Berchtesgaden area, the ruins of which were demolished in 1952.

— Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of rarely

Adverb

Some Google Home Speaker owners are currently experiencing an issue in which hundreds of gigabytes of data are being continuously downloaded to their device in the background.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
Real Work Begins After The Patient Goes Home A connected device can continuously transmit blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rate or glucose readings without requiring the patient to return to the hospital.

— Ayush Jain, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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