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once in awhile

ADJECTIVE

every once in a while

Synonyms

WEAK

every now and then every so often from time to time infrequently irregularly now and again now and then occasionally once and again once in a while periodically sometimes sporadically

ADVERB

every once in a while

Synonyms

WEAK

every now and then every so often from time to time infrequently irregularly now and again now and then occasionally once and again once in a while periodically sometimes sporadically

Example Sentences

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Sure, it’s almost double the price at $6,199, but everyone needs to go full god mode in nature every once in awhile.

From The Verge • Jul. 5, 2022

Every once in awhile the Storm have found the range offensively like they did while scoring a season-high 97 points in the regular-season opener and Sunday when they poured in 92.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2022

Reddix: We talk to each other every day or every other day, and we still go on safaris every once in awhile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2022

It happens, in fashion, every once in awhile, when a designer succeeds in rewriting the status quo.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2022

John stayed next to me, pushing his ear close to the receiver every once in awhile, and I could see the wheels in his head spinning.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel