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intermittent

[in-ter-mit-nt] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪt nt /
ADJECTIVE
irregular, sporadic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fitful infrequent occasional periodic recurrent recurring seasonal
WEAK
alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal every other here and there hit-or-miss interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then on and off periodical punctuated rhythmic rhythmical serial shifting spasmodic stop-and-go
Antonyms
STRONGEST
constant frequent permanent regular usual
WEAK
continual continuing perpetual

Example Sentences

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I started doing intermittent fasting back when I wasn’t able to lose my baby weight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

If you loved creating a whole personality around intermittent fasting, welcome: You’ve found your people.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

You're subjected to an unwritten contract, where blind devotion is exchanged for intermittent moments of joy - and large amounts of heartache and pain.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Improved battery storage technology is also helping with the intermittent nature of solar and wind power.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The store smelled like sour milk, though the drink cases were still flickering with intermittent electricity.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken