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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 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

And every once in awhile, the IOC does speak up.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2022

“De Pastor claim Tea Cake don’t ’low her tuh come tuh church only once in awhile ’cause he want dat change tuh buy gas wid.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston