by fits and starts (Meaning)

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by fits and starts (r)

intermittently

No weak syonyms found.

The project progressed by fits and starts, with periods of intense activity followed by long periods of stagnation.
She attempted to learn the piano by fits and starts, practicing diligently for a few days and then abandoning it for weeks.
The old car would start by fits and starts, sometimes requiring several tries before it would finally turn over.
His relationship with his father improved by fits and starts, with moments of reconciliation followed by periods of tension.
The company's growth was marked by fits and starts, experiencing rapid expansion in some quarters and setbacks in others.
Her writing career began by fits and starts, with sporadic bursts of inspiration followed by long periods of writer's block.
The economy recovered by fits and starts after the recession, with fluctuations in employment and consumer spending.
The child's progress in learning to read came by fits and starts, with sudden breakthroughs followed by plateaus.
Their journey across the desert was marked by fits and starts, as they encountered obstacles and delays along the way.
The team's performance in the tournament was characterized by fits and starts, alternating between impressive victories and disappointing losses.

intermittently

befit, fit the bill,suffice, satisfy, serve, do, suit, function, work, beseem

disagree (with),differ (from), disagree (with), contradict, contradict, differ (from),dispute, dispute, nullify, negate

The project progressed by fits and starts, with periods of intense activity followed by long periods of stagnation.

She attempted to learn the piano by fits and starts, practicing diligently for a few days and then abandoning it for weeks.

The old car would start by fits and starts, sometimes requiring several tries before it would finally turn over.

His relationship with his father improved by fits and starts, with moments of reconciliation followed by periods of tension.