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intermittent adj.
on-again, off-again adj.

ADJECTIVE

intermittent

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 rhythmic rhythmical serial shifting spasmodic stop-and-go

Antonyms

STRONGEST

constant frequent permanent regular usual

WEAK

continual continuing perpetual

ADJECTIVE

on-again, off-again

Synonyms

WEAK

alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal every other fitful here and there hit-or-miss infrequent interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then occasional on and off periodic periodical recurrent recurring rhythmic rhythmical seasonal serial shifting spasmodic sporadic stop-and-go

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punctuated

The conflict in the region has been ongoing since the end of February, punctuated by a faltering ceasefire which was meant to lead to a deal to end the war.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

It featured a futuristic barren desert-like landscape filled with sand punctuated by large colored glass bulbs that resemble marbles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

"We will turn the war into a data platform," he said after being appointed in a speech punctuated with jokes.

From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026

The episode punctuated how reflexively we latch onto the idea of weakness as the primary outgrowth of racial injustice.

From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026

Hadiya’s friends stood up and told stories about her, each one punctuated by a larger feeling of outrage and helplessness.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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