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 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 Maricarmen set the spark Tens of thousands of people periodically march in major cities demanding action from lawmakers and blaming real estate speculators as well as tourist apartment platforms like Airbnb for rising rents. — Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026 This approach should be taken not only before launch but also periodically after the product has taken off. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for periodically

Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodically

Adverb

So, these are very interesting opportunities that Pierre-Antoine Capton and I regularly discuss.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Later that decade, hippie love-ins were held regularly at the base of the carousel, occasionally drawing the likes of the Hells Angels or law enforcement.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of regularly

Adverb

Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Elon and all the major players that are kind of governing and holding the reins of this new technology, or occasionally losing the reins of this new technology.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Each fall, Earth crosses different parts of this sprawling debris stream, producing the overlapping Northern and Southern Taurids and, occasionally, the larger fragments that create spectacular fireballs.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of occasionally

Adverb

Barbaro is strong as always, though — even if Mira speaks up frequently and seems unintimidated in the phallocentric environment — the actress could have been given more to do.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Gamblers who lose frequently are the bettors sportsbooks are most interested in, Matthew Gaskell, a British psychologist and expert on gambling addiction, said.

— ProPublica, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adverb

The expression has different meanings across cultures, rarely referring to its literal translation.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Loudspeakers around the protest site warned that gatherings of five or more people were banned in parts of New Delhi, as authorities imposed sweeping security restrictions rarely seen in the capital.

— Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of rarely

Adverb

As things currently stand, the rubber particles which are continuously shed by conventional tires are one of the main sources of microplastics pollution.

— Ben Coxworth October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
New foundation models are introduced frequently, existing models are continuously updated and pricing structures often change as providers optimize performance, scale and market positioning.

— Sudipto Dasgupta, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuously

Adverb

Run by Garelick and President Will Phelps, American High was founded to fill a gap in the feature market by producing the kinds of teen comedies that are now seldom made elsewhere.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Yet the melodrama of the Trask men—and the misfortune of the women who come into their lives—has seldom been brought to the screen, most likely because of the challenges posed by the saga’s narrative sprawl.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026

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