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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
sent out periodic reminders about the office dress code
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as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
periodic snow showers that might leave up to an inch
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Recent Examples of periodic
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Indianapolis, there will be periodic chances for showers and a few storms this week across Central Indiana.
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The secret ingredient for this periodic bonanza: Texas youth, who wind up in the show's spotlight as often as the celebrity honorees past and present.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The term was used by strategists to describe the country’s periodic attacks against Palestinian militants and their supply of weapons in Gaza, attacks that faced widespread criticism from rights groups often because of the disproportionate number of deaths caused by Israeli forces.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 30 June 2025
In the meantime, the rover is getting periodic checks in Thales Alenia Space's facility in Turin, while its engineering model is being taken out for regular outings in the adjacent Mars yard.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 30 June 2025
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The secret ingredient for this periodic bonanza: Texas youth, who wind up in the show's spotlight as often as the celebrity honorees past and present.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The term was used by strategists to describe the country’s periodic attacks against Palestinian militants and their supply of weapons in Gaza, attacks that faced widespread criticism from rights groups often because of the disproportionate number of deaths caused by Israeli forces.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 30 June 2025
In the meantime, the rover is getting periodic checks in Thales Alenia Space's facility in Turin, while its engineering model is being taken out for regular outings in the adjacent Mars yard.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodic
Adjective
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So people like me, a frequent flier who prefers to use any spare change on traveling, can still have that dream home and see the world.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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This flexibility has led to more frequent visits, Potbelly’s chief marketing officer, David Daniels, said.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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The antifungals for yeast work a bit better, FWIW, but as many as 28% of people still wind up with recurrent yeast infections.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
7 July 2025
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This study is important because its rigorous methodology confirms what previous research had suggested: Exercise extends disease-free survival for patients with cancer and should be incorporated as part of holistic treatment for patients to reduce their risk of recurrent and new cancers.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Try adding kamut berries (grains) to soups, stews, and salads, or using kamut flour in place of regular wheat flour in baked goods.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Healthy hair requires more than just a regular trim and minimizing heat damage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Does this bring him into a more recurring, regular role?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Dobson says the research is coming now that the power engineering community increasingly recognizes cascading failures as a distinct and recurring problem—a concept that still elicited protests from power engineers in the aftermath of the 2003 blackout.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Aug. 2013
Adjective
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For example, if repeated dissatisfaction is reported regarding AI's support when answering a particular customer question, AI can flag the pattern.—
Fabio Sattolo,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Your dog was drinking more water to try and maintain hydration but once the stomach is irritated enough to keep vomiting, a cause needs to be identified, and medications are needed to stop the repeated vomiting.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Throughout all conversations, there needs to be a continual and jarring reminder that the AI is just a machine.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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As inflation climbs, continual setbacks to DEI-advancement and the crumbling employment landscape, Blount’s skepticism is unsurprising.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Tennessee won't see the next periodical emergence of cicadas until 2028, when the 13-year cycle Brood XXIII cicadas return.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Dickens had taken a nom de plume in the tradition of journalists and periodical writers, but there was no need to conceal his identity.—
Kirsty McHugh,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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However, Rivers was a constant thorn in the Sparks’ side, especially in the fourth.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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The world of work is in constant motion, and the requirements for success are constantly changing.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Periodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodic. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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