Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

intermittently

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


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Elder sister Venus has played intermittently on the WTA Tour over the past few years and reached the quarter-finals of the US Open women's doubles last year.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Recipients of these benefits in turn regularly have their finances reevaluated, and are also intermittently examined by medical and vocational experts, to determine whether their payments will continue.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

On a cold and intermittently rainy night in San Francisco, the Dodgers’ bats were cold, and most productive when not used.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

He owns several very well-appointed residences and has an attractive, intermittently charming wife, Agnes, who keeps those properties humming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Once thus dressed, we all had begun intermittently calling out ‘‘Labbayka!

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




Vocabulary lists containing intermittently


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "intermittently" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com