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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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A nice juicy hamburger, fries and a drink is so much tastier and relaxing inside once in awhile.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2023

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

He could only use the upstairs shower every once in awhile.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2022

Solnit spoke with me on "Salon Talks" about her book and why it's good for humans, as they say on the internet, to touch grass once in awhile.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2021

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