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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The 911 caller said an apparently intoxicated man - the teen - was wielding a kitchen knife and periodically chasing a man and woman in the yard, according to audio of the 911 call released by the Pocatello Police Department. CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025 Golf odds from BetOnline and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on futures, props and live betting. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 This occurs periodically and is a great opportunity for BSO audiences to directly interact with the orchestra. Marty McBroom, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025 This occurs periodically and is a great opportunity for BSO audiences to directly interact with the orchestra. Marty McBroom, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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