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as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
intermittent showers had me opening and closing my umbrella all day long
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
the breadwinner's intermittent employment put the family in a difficult position financially
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Recent Examples of intermittent
This period of intermittent cooling began during the 1200s and lasted through the 1800s.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
For example, one study in menopausal women found that a supplement containing valerian essence and lemon balm led to fewer sleep issues, such as night hot flashes, insomnia, and intermittent sleep, compared to the placebo group.
—Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
My experience with guns has been so intermittent throughout my life.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
In fact, access to Netflix is intermittent at best.
—Steve Andriole, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
For example, one study in menopausal women found that a supplement containing valerian essence and lemon balm led to fewer sleep issues, such as night hot flashes, insomnia, and intermittent sleep, compared to the placebo group.
—Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
My experience with guns has been so intermittent throughout my life.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
In fact, access to Netflix is intermittent at best.
—Steve Andriole, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermittent
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This became a recurrent theme for Glenmark in subsequent years as FDA investigators dinged one plant after another for failing to follow manufacturing processes that prevent defective drugs from winding up in American medicine cabinets.Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 12 Dec. 2024
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He was later diagnosed with recurrent pericarditis, a painful and debilitating chronic autoinflammatory disease which affects 40,000 people in the U.S. every year.Sean Neumann, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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The friends exchanged sporadic texts over subsequent months but never saw each other in person after that.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Such an approach to celebration helps create a sustainable culture where innovation thrives continuously rather than in sporadic bursts.Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Anxiety about pocketbook issues, however, formed a recurring and persistent theme.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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The company has bolstered its software and securities business to diversify and bring in more recurring subscription revenue.Ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024
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Steinem has long-term plans to make her home a place where women can gather for discussion and occasional refuge.Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Whatever your choice, preparation and recovery are key to maintaining healthy skin while enjoying occasional drinks (or not), Dr. Kohli concludes.Sanjana Ray, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Like the son who succeeded him, Hafez al-Assad tolerated little dissent with oppression widespread and periodic bouts of extreme state violence.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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But periodic soil and water sampling by land managers could tip them off if the snakes show up.Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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At the time, Variety reported the sudden move was likely a way for Warner Bros. Discovery to cut streaming-content costs.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Intermittent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermittent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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