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periodically

[peer-ee-od-ik-lee] / ˌpɪər iˈɒd ɪk li /
ADVERB
rhythmically
Synonyms


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A momentum stock strategy is one that periodically adjusts toward stocks that have risen the most over the previous year.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026

Netflix, like its peers, has increased pricing periodically, moves that can test subscribers’ willingness to stick around.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Protesters have clashed with both DHS contractors and officers periodically over the past month.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

Ebola outbreaks have occurred periodically in Central and West Africa since the disease was first identified in 1976.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

Needing distraction from the news on the radio—it was getting worse every hour—she stopped periodically at whatever stores or restaurants were open.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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