as in periodically
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermittently
Adverb
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By periodically changing who has access to critical systems, especially for high-privilege roles, organizations can reduce the risk of any one person becoming a single point of failure.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025 -
Gardeners periodically pull up the cages attached to their docks, and clean off any algae or debris, to ensure that the oysters get plenty of water flow.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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In this episode, Mrs Flood is just sort of there, occasionally commenting on the action but mostly just standing around in the background.—
Ryan Woodrow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Essential character details emerge amidst the pace that drives their daily goals, and the fears bubbling underneath occasionally erupt, without anyone having to pay the price for this natural human upset.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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This sport can be so cruel, but sometimes there are moments that feel earned and right and fun too.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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And sometimes the moment seems to have a longer solo.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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“Intermittently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermittently. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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