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periodically Synonyms

Another word for periodically

Choosing another word for periodically depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

At regular, recurring, or predictable intervals of time.

Usage Example

"The safety equipment is inspected regularly to ensure compliance with building codes."

Strongest
regularly
Strong
cyclically
recurrently
routinely
seasonally

• adverb (Context 2)

From time to time; occasionally or intermittently.

Usage Example

"She glanced up from her book occasionally to watch the snow falling outside the window."

Strongest
occasionally
intermittently
from time to time
Strong
now and then
sporadically
at intervals
off and on
on and off

Opposites of periodically

The opposite of periodically shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

constantly
continuously
continually
incessantly
always
ceaselessly
perpetually
never
See all opposites of periodically

• Nearby Words

period
periodic
periodical
periodically
periodontal
peripheral
peripherally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Periodically. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/periodically
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