1
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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2
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
Most people have adductor spasmodic dysphonia, which causes the voice to sound strained, tight and hoarse.
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Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Here’s what to know about how common spasmodic dysphonia is, what causes it, and how it’s treated.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
That's the result of a rare neurological condition known as spasmodic dysphonia, which has afflicted Kennedy for decades.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
Wearing a bowler hat, his physical movements and magnetic smile often mirrored the spasmodic motion of the songs.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
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Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Here’s what to know about how common spasmodic dysphonia is, what causes it, and how it’s treated.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
That's the result of a rare neurological condition known as spasmodic dysphonia, which has afflicted Kennedy for decades.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
Wearing a bowler hat, his physical movements and magnetic smile often mirrored the spasmodic motion of the songs.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spasmodic
Adjective
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However, reaching these outcomes takes more than just sporadic posts.—
Jonathan Schwartz,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The monsoon season is now here and has brought deadly flash flooding along old burn scars in Ruidoso, New Mexico, while distributing sporadic rain in the state’s Gila National Forest.—
Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Second, from a real-world perspective, if a dog is highly excitable or reactive, certain programming might overstimulate or stress them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 July 2025
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Choreographer Byron Easley is completely in synch with Goldstein’s excitable approach to this material.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Ozzy also did his own occasional tours, including a stop at the Bradley Center on Dec. 14 of that year.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Music City fans attending the show should also be aware of Nissan Stadium's jumbotron, which doesn’t miss a beat, zooming in on electrifying performances, swooning fans and perhaps even the occasional scandal, all in HD.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite more than 50 years in show business – running the gamut of Broadway, TV and film − Martin Short refreshingly still feels nervous ahead of hosting his first game show.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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All 11 brought home at least one full point in Rome, the result of their talent but also of a cohesive approach where veteran Justin Rose was willing to be paired with nervous rookie Robert MacIntyre in fourball and sit the foursomes sessions.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s a reason for that: Fire hose again, coupled with intermittent kinks and leaks.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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Dietary changes such as intermittent fasting, caloric restriction, and ketogenic diet with regular exercise can prevent MASH or delay its progression.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Then Kings of Leon and Black Keys come out of Nashville and then all of a sudden the diversity of the music that was coming out of there started to really grow over a short period of time.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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While some seemed excited about Buck's sudden appearance, some speculated about the possibility of Stephanopoulos leaving the show.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Even if that happens, however, Sternberg would still receive the 2025 World Series trophy if the Rays rebound from an erratic first half to win their first world championship.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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There is yet another small chance for thunderstorms this afternoon, ten percent likelihood or less, with the main threats of any storms that are able to develop being lightning and gusty and erratic outflow winds.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 July 2025
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“Spasmodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spasmodic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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