frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
Synonyms of frequentlynext
: 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
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The former The Hills star has frequently criticized current Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city councilwoman Nithya Raman throughout his campaign. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 Solo travelers can be on the move more frequently, according to the commercial travel platform Lighthouse Intelligence, which makes Holiday Inn Express’ many locations a bonus. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 May 2026 Alexandria has the largest public high school in the commonwealth, and the district has frequently struggled to finish its graduation ceremonies during its allotted time at George Mason University's EagleBank Arena. Kendall Staton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026 If your business operates in Southeast Asia, India, or the broader Asia-Pacific region, Singapore is frequently the strongest holding location available to you. Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequently

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 27 May. 2026.

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