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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Staff also help returners complete their financial aid application and check in regularly to keep them on track. ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026 The Following actor and The Closer star regularly share dancing videos on their personal TikTok pages, along with glimpses into their family life. Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 In order to ensure the ruse is never uncovered, the twins swap places regularly, sharing equal parts — both good and bad — of each other's everyday lives. Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026 The five previous years, the event (which partnered with My Brother’s Keeper) was held at West Charlotte High School and regularly sold out. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026 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 16 Apr. 2026.

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