frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē 

: at frequent or short intervals

the list is updated frequently

Synonyms of frequently

• often
• constantly
• repeatedly

Examples of frequently in a Sentence

our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking

Recent Examples on the Web

Graves frequently attended community meetings and held a series of listening sessions in 2023 to engage citizens on ways to reduce crime. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is under its control and has frequently attacked vessels that do not adhere to its instructions. — Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Citing the temporary TikTok shutdown of January 2026 as an example, Jolicoeur frequently recommends that business owners have their own direct ways of communicating with their customers. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

When a busy thread frequently goes to sleep for short periods, the current AMD driver can misinterpret that behavior as a signal to lower its average performance target. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

see frequent entry 2

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for frequently

• infrequently
• unfrequently