Here are some options and their usage:
For time:
* Periodically: This means "at regular intervals" or "from time to time." Example: "The machine needs to be serviced periodically."
* Occasionally: This means "sometimes" or "now and then." Example: "We occasionally go out for dinner."
* Temporarily: This means "for a limited time." Example: "The road is temporarily closed for repairs."
For duration:
* Briefly: This means "for a short time." Example: "The meeting was briefly interrupted."
* Prolongedly: This means "for a long time." Example: "The negotiations were prolongedly difficult."
For punctuation:
* You wouldn't use an adverb for the punctuation mark "period." Instead, you might say: "The sentence ends with a period."
For historical periods:
* Historically: This means "in the past." Example: "Historically, this area was known for its agriculture."
Choose the adverb that best fits the specific meaning you want to convey.