Periodically
Periodically adverb - In a sporadic manner.
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Synonyms for Periodically
Usually and periodically are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Usually" instead an adverb "Periodically".
Usually
Usually adverb - According to the usual course of things.
Periodically and usually are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Periodically" instead an adverb "Usually".
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Related pairs
- much and periodically
- much and usually
- often and periodically
- often and usually
- repeatedly and periodically
- repeatedly and usually
- regularly and periodically
- regularly and usually
- habitually and periodically
- habitually and usually
- frequently and periodically
- frequently and usually
- customarily and periodically
- customarily and usually
Both words in one sentence
- Throughout the duration of Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy, Eddy periodically brings up his unseen older brother, usually building him up to be the coolest, toughest guy in Peach Creek.
Source: Evil All Along - Laura Roslin edges towards this periodically throughout the course of the series, but is usually pulled back from the slippery slope by one of the Adamas.
Source: Knight Templar / Live-Action TV - Movement is usually reduced to a slow limp, often staggering or collapsing periodically.
Source: Injured Player Character Stage
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