frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
: at frequent or short intervals
the list is updated frequently

Examples of frequently in a Sentence

our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
Recent Examples on the Web The exchange highlights the tense relations between the two nations — with their diplomats frequently being in the same room while not always on the same page. Majd Al-Waheidi, NPR, 26 Apr. 2024 Due to climate change, hot weather is lasting longer and happening more frequently, said Dr. Aaron Bernstein, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024 ShotSpotter is not on a list of surveillance technologies the SDPD is required to frequently publish as a part of a sweeping surveillance ordinance passed by the San Diego City Council in August 2022 and amended in January of this year. Max Blaisdell, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024 The character is frequently forgetful and apologetic, and McAdams grounds her with a sort of awkward charm that feels completely lived-in. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024 The hotel also prioritizes digital check-in to eliminate paper waste and frequently donates furniture and amenities to local charities (recently, while refreshing the de Russie gym, all the old equipment was donated to the Blind Association on nearby Via Margutta). Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024 Some frequently asked questions about this type of sale include: How is KC Property Group different from other companies that buy houses? Kc Property Group, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024 Iran’s airspace is frequently utilized by airlines traveling between Europe and India or Southeast Asia. Olivia Poh, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024 Iran backs a web of proxies across the Middle East that have frequently clashed with Israel since the attacks. Rob Picheta, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

see frequent entry 2

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frequently was in 1531

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“Frequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequently. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.

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