Synonyms of occasionally

occasionally

adverb

ə-ˈkā-zh(ə-)nə-lē 

as in sometimes

on some occasions

we occasionally stop for ice cream on the way home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sometimes
• now
• from time to time
• at times
• once in a while
• on occasion
• now and then
• every now and then
• periodically
• here and there
• rarely
• ever and anon
• intermittently
• seldom
• infrequently
• sporadically
• irregularly
• little
• recurrently
• variously
• off and on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• often
• frequently
• usually
• regularly
• much
• commonly
• oftentimes
• ordinarily
• hourly
• routinely
• always
• oft
• constantly
• invariably
• consistently
• continually
• continuously
• incessantly
• perpetually
• ever
• unceasingly
• endlessly
• uninterruptedly
• continuingly
• interminably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of occasionally

This is where Colorado roads tighten, twist and occasionally challenge a vehicle’s balance sheet. —Chris Jackson, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026

Carolina could use a versatile defender who can play the post position and occasionally man the slot spot. —Mike Kaye april 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026

Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly darkened and sticky, 2–3 minutes. —Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026

Some newspapers create contributor boards, or groups of diverse people from the community, who are asked to occasionally write columns. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026