How do you use Occasionally in a sentence? See 20 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.
Occasionally meaning
- On occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes.
- On an occasion, accidentally, by chance.
- On the occasion of something else happening; incidentally, by the way.
Synonyms of Occasionally
Example sentences (20)
Currently, the big crowds that do occasionally show up are a mixture of family, friends, and the away team’s fans.
Fires would occasionally be burning away quietly at various places sending an often-noxious plume of smoke downwind.
He acknowledged that he’s guilty of occasionally having reactions at times, particularly with facial expressions.
Carroll enjoyed world traveling and occasionally using his skills to play card games such as blackjack and rook.
Her brother still lives at home, but these days he doesn’t do a lot to thrill me except occasionally wash some towels.
His face changes constantly: grief occasionally giving way to a twinkle in the eyes or a big, liberating laugh.
Add carrot, celery, and sage; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Chief ministers from various parties have occasionally attempted to implement this in their respective states.
At night I could hear the low hum of the fish tank in the corner of the room, and occasionally a lion's roar.
Captain Glenn also has to oversee unruly crews, not to mention demanding (and occasionally alcohol-fueled) charter guests.
Gimli's stern and stoic attitude occasionally broke to reveal a bit of comedy, sometimes intentionally, but sometimes not.
He occasionally was undermined by his own aggressiveness, playing too grabby and/or trying too hard to generate turnovers.
As soon as they start to dry out, mix and fry for two more minutes, or until thick, stirring occasionally.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the garlic is fragrant.
However, they occasionally enter an outburst period that can last for several months or even years, producing bright X-rays.
I can be gruffer and blunter with people than I intend to be, and more than occasionally condescending without meaning to be.
A.G. There, the kids will learn how to harness their powers, which are frequently troublesome and occasionally uncontrollable.
Griff II is constantly moving between different events, coming in on nights, weekends and occasionally traveling out of state.
If you really look at one, there are shades of taupe, golden-brown, ivory and occasionally toasty edges.
Exhibition Matches: Occasionally, retired or iconic fighters return to the ring for exhibition matches.
Phrases with occasionally
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Common combinations with occasionally
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- and occasionally 33×
- stirring occasionally 12×
- to occasionally 9×
- occasionally until 8×
- occasionally to 6×
- occasionally the 5×
- would occasionally 5×
- are occasionally 4×
- if occasionally 4×
- he occasionally 4×
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