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 During that time, police said the unidentified spouse remained upstairs while the children played downstairs, and was periodically checking on the children and giving them snacks. — Steven Yablonski, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 That's why Privacy Bee and other private data protection systems periodically check. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Manager Blake Butera stepped away multiple times to pick up calls, then periodically checked his phone in between batting practice throws. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026 While the children played downstairs, the spouse remained upstairs, periodically checking on them and bringing them snacks, police said. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for periodically

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Clay regularly advises organizations on using existential psychology and behavioral science to improve their products, services, and workplace culture.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
Armed groups, known as bandits in Nigeria, regularly carry out raids and kidnappings for ransom in the northwest and north-central parts of the country.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of regularly

Adverb

Yet there’s also a growing inevitability to those clubs losing their stars to domestic rivals, an event occurring far more frequently than before and which further solidifies the hierarchical structure of English football.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Yet, according to Ries, the financial tools companies use to evaluate decisions frequently discourage investing in it because trust rarely appears on a balance sheet.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adverb

Creditors rarely challenge such plans because most disputes are resolved earlier.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the game, a rare correct call from the league's officials, then took it upon herself to demonstrate beautifully why the WNBA is rarely taken seriously.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of rarely

Adverb

These Flock cameras, now deployed across the state, have also been used in a collaboration between the FWC and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to continuously pull up driver’s records and vehicle information.

— Isabella Herrera, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
These in-between areas often contained a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses, and many appear to have changed continuously in the decades since the maps were drawn in 1960s.

— Mahbubur Meenar, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuously

Adverb

While the group is nominally focused on promoting the relationship between the United States and Israel, its advertising focus seldom mentions Israel.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
In a town that seldom sees both MLB teams contending at the same time, the Sox and Cubs have made this one of the more memorable summers in years.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

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