regularly

adverb

reg·​u·​lar·​ly ˈre-gyə-lər-lē How to pronounce regularly (audio)
ˈre-gyər-lē,
ˈre-gyə-lē,
 also  ˈrā-
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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Officers in law enforcement and intelligence briefed the ambassador regularly, the officials said. T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025 Leipzig have regularly been targeted by protests from rival fans, many of whom see the Red Bull model as a marketing tool of a fizzy drink company and a challenge to the soul of German football. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 Now, with Daniel Roseberry as its artistic director, Schiaparelli continues to stun fashion lovers and is regularly worn by celebrities on red carpets. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 Plants still need watered regularly through fall and even throughout the winter if the weather is unusually dry, says Hirvela. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2025.

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