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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Mendonca recently unsealed federal police documents that showed that Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro frequently sought de Moraes' legal advice before his arrest. Mauricio Savarese, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 And there was no one else to do it; at least, no one wanted to, as Nannie would later frequently remind me. Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 Williams must also embrace the idea of more frequently extending plays between the hashes or, at least, between the numbers, as a means of keeping every blade of grass available to attack. Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Meals are frequently centered on a starch, such as pasta, risotto, or polenta, and are often paired with red or white wine. Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 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 12 Sep. 2026.

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