Synonyms

intermittently

American

[in-ter-mit-nt-lee] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪt nt li /

adverb

at occasional or uneven intervals.

This species of flounder spawns mainly during the summer and early fall, but may spawn intermittently throughout the year.
In this parched landscape, water flows intermittently, with lakes and streams forming in the wet season and disappearing in the dry season.

Other Word Forms

nonintermittently adverb
unintermittently adverb

Etymology

Origin of intermittently

intermittent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Supporters say an eighth member of the group is intermittently refusing to eat because of an underlying health condition.

From BBC

The eighth member of the group is now described by supporters as intermittently refusing to eat because of an underlying health condition.

From BBC

He has also intermittently worked to block their release, even while suggesting publicly that he would not be opposed to it.

From Los Angeles Times

An eighth prisoner is described by supporters of intermittently joining the protest but then breaking it, due to an underlying health condition.

From BBC

The madcap zeal that Madame Pernelle brings to the stage only intermittently returns to the production.

From The Wall Street Journal

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