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every now and then

ADVERB
occasionally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
every so often now and again now and then
WEAK
ever so often every once in a while from time to time once and again once in a while sometimes

Example Sentences

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That said, I don’t believe in astrology, but I still take a peek at my horoscope every now and then.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

So every now and then he’d send a funny GIF to lighten the mood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“If you want to fit oversized burgers into your healthy eating plan, enjoy them every now and then, and make sure to pair them with other good choices,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

Dr Bacolcol called on Filipinos to "accept our reality" that "every now and then we will be jolted by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis".

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

They huddled behind it, every now and then standing to battle back a rush of Confederates as they charged up the hill at them.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.