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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Naturalists and marine biologists regularly survey the island’s flora and fauna, as well as coral health and water quality, while a sustainability manager assesses how to strengthen long-term environmental stewardship across the property. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 Cars regularly take the 35 mph road at 45 or 50, according to resident Tim Finch. Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026 Furuya heads a bipartisan Japan-Taiwan lawmakers' consultation council and has visited Taiwan regularly. ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026 The organization advises checking federal recall databases regularly, even for products that were previously considered safe. Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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