regularly

adverb

reg·​u·​lar·​ly ˈre-gyə-lər-lē How to pronounce regularly (audio)
ˈre-gyər-lē
ˈre-gyə-lē
also ˈrā-
Synonyms of regularlynext
1
: in a regular manner
2
: on a regular basis : at regular intervals

Examples of regularly in a Sentence

The sales team meets regularly. We go to church regularly. She goes out to dinner quite regularly.
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The virus doesn't usually affect birds that frequent backyard feeders, but people are still encouraged to exercise good hygiene, emptying feeders regularly and cleaning them with a 10% bleach solution. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025 Success Academy has regularly surpassed its peers in educational performance metrics, even as its tactics have been called into question. Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025 Since then, the panel has rotated regularly, welcoming a lineup of superstar coaches over the years. Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025 Doctors in Scandinavian countries regularly prescribe sauna sessions to patients. Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regularly

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of regularly was in the 14th century

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“Regularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regularly. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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