frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
: 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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But Whitlock, acquired by the Red Sox from the New York Yankees in the 2020 Rule 5 Draft, has been badly overworked, as Red Sox starters have frequently made early exits. Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 American investors own shares in companies around the world, which means a tax on foreign earnings stateside will frequently be a tax on U.S. earners. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 This virus most frequently causes asymptomatic infections, but symptomatic infections can have quite severe symptoms, including paralysis of one or more limbs or even of the muscles involved in breathing. Jen Christiansen, Scientific American, 25 June 2025 The two are seen frequently at NBA and soccer games. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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