periodically

adverb

pe·​ri·​od·​i·​cal·​ly ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce periodically (audio)
1
: at regular intervals of time
2
: from time to time : frequently

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Monday Night Football Odds Pro football odds from FanDuel Sportsbook refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 During periods where a flare-up is not occurring, the virus isn't usually transmissible, although asymptomatic shedding can occur periodically in both HSV-1 and HSV-2 infections, even in people who have no visible outbreaks. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Over the years, Mangione has also posted periodically on X, formerly Twitter, but nothing since June. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024 Yvonne Barron, a library volunteer, helps Martin on Mondays, and Martin can retreat periodically to the library’s small office to work on water district affairs. Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for periodically 

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of periodically was in 1646

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“Periodically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodically. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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