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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See where your team is playing and check back frequently for results. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026 Their contract with the school includes homework monitoring, and school staff more frequently interacts with them. — Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026 The View has strong ties to Italy, with OG co-host Joy Behar mentioning her Italian roots frequently on the ABC daytime talk show. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026 Travel insurance policies frequently exclude certain activities, circumstances and expenses, and claims generally require supporting documentation to be approved. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2026.

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