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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
spasmodic problems that we will have to deal with as they crop up
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as in excitable
easily excited by nature
a talk show host who was famed for his edgy, spasmodic manner
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Recent Examples of spasmodic
In Nigeria, Baba has worked through record heat and spasmodic, severe rainfalls.
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thehustle.co, 12 Apr. 2024
Some had common themes: posture, plugged ears, the power of mind over spasmodic clenching of the diaphragm, which is basically what a hiccup is.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
Ahmadinejad’s final years in office were spent battling open subversion by the rest of the establishment as well as the spasmodic crises -- hyperinflation, the currency crash, product shortages -- sparked by the sanctions regime.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 27 Nov. 2013
The music is a spasmodic mix of heavy metal, techno, and trap.
—Leila Sales, SPIN, 7 May 2024
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thehustle.co, 12 Apr. 2024
Some had common themes: posture, plugged ears, the power of mind over spasmodic clenching of the diaphragm, which is basically what a hiccup is.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
Ahmadinejad’s final years in office were spent battling open subversion by the rest of the establishment as well as the spasmodic crises -- hyperinflation, the currency crash, product shortages -- sparked by the sanctions regime.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 27 Nov. 2013
The music is a spasmodic mix of heavy metal, techno, and trap.
—Leila Sales, SPIN, 7 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spasmodic
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First, the instances of human infection have been sporadic, literally all over the map, and much lower than in cows or chickens.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Like all hillsides in southern Arizona, Copper World’s site is subject to sporadic but hellacious downpours during summer monsoon storms.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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If your weekly dog walker is especially good with your excitable fur-baby, consider giving additional Christmas cheer.Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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Lou Carnesecca, the excitable St. John’s men’s basketball coach whose outlandish sweaters became an emblem of his team’s dazzling Final Four run in 1985, died at 99.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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An occasional one among us males will pitch in to place the silverware or perhaps fill the water glasses.Mike Masterson, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Monitor Santa's progress on the live map on NORAD's website, or follow occasional updates throughout the day on the agency's Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube pages.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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That could be especially helpful for passengers who are nervous about being on a ship.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Others may be nervous about overusing sanctions, as Steven Mnuchin, the treasury secretary in Trump’s first administration, was.Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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The problem for Nketiah is that there is no obvious role for him beyond intermittent appearances from the bench.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, with communications still down hours later and official updates limited, reports of casualties began emerging on social media and through intermittent phone calls.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Various protests have escalated tensions following the sudden toppling of the Assad regime.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Dec. 2024
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Your Emergency Fund An emergency fund serves as a crucial buffer against unexpected financial shocks such as medical emergencies, car repairs, or sudden job loss.True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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In a February statement, representatives voiced concerns over Williams’ difficulty to process information, her erratic behavior and her struggles to understand financial transactions.Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Penny was charged with both second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, who Penny restrained with a chokehold, later saying he felt threatened by Neely’s erratic behavior on the New York subway.Emma Tucker, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Spasmodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spasmodic. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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