frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
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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Meanwhile, the reigning champs frequently put Towns in defensive actions, often creating wide-open driving lanes to the rim, much to the ire of head coach Mike Brown. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 One month into an expanding conflict in the Middle East, an increasing amount of civilian infrastructure is being struck – frequently by design. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026 Ghalibaf and other Iranian officials have frequently denied such progress. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026 Prior authorization requirements, coverage restrictions and utilization management protocols frequently delay or restrict access to medically necessary treatments. Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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