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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Browne recommends checking in regularly with tour operators, hotels, and transportation providers before departure and throughout a trip, as conditions can change quickly. Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 The foundation has donated regularly and significantly to the Phillips since the 1990s, with past gifts supporting a variety of initiatives as well as the 2006 renovation and expansion of its conservation studio. News Desk, Artforum, 10 June 2026 Unlike the main Nation's Report Card test for fourth and eighth graders, which is updated regularly with new skills to reflect changing curricula, the long-term test has stayed largely the same since the 1970s. ABC News, 10 June 2026 His future had been regularly discussed for 18 months before belatedly signing a new contract in April 2025 after fraught negotiations. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 June 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 Jun. 2026.

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