Occasionally
Occasionally adverb - On some occasions.
Usage example: we occasionally stop for ice cream on the way home
Routinely
Routinely adverb - According to routine or established practice.
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Synonyms for Routinely
Occasionally is an antonym for routinely.
Nearby Word: routine
Both words in one sentence
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Seto Kaiba is also routinely obnoxious and cold yet occasionally proves to have a compassionate side, which is usually related to his love for his little brother Mokuba.
Source: Anime / Yu-Gi-Oh! -
Occasionally some out-of-the-ordinary events happen to her like Derpy routinely emptying her fridge and/or eating the muffins that she bakes, hordes of rabbits (Angel Bunny usually among them) invading her carrot garden, and ponies suddenly becoming attracted to her due to her uncut mane.
- Not only does he routinely trick his enemies, he also occasionally tortures them, humiliates them, and murders them.
Source: Karma Houdini / Literature
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