regularly

adverb

reg·​u·​lar·​ly ˈre-gyə-lər-lē How to pronounce regularly (audio)
ˈre-gyər-lē,
ˈre-gyə-lē,
 also  ˈrā-
1
: in a regular manner
2
: on a regular basis : at regular intervals

Examples of regularly in a Sentence

The sales team meets regularly. We go to church regularly. She goes out to dinner quite regularly.
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In 2023, a study published in the journal Evolution, Medicine and Public Health found dogs who regularly socialized with other animals were healthier. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 These plates had to be moved regularly as the glaciers continued to retreat. Sarah Boon june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025 But three attorneys who regularly visit the facility said their clients have consistently described sleeping on floors or in plastic containers fitted with thin mats. Dhruv Mehrotra, Wired News, 25 June 2025 The Rose Garden was first planted in 1913 during the Woodrow Wilson administration and has regularly hosted a variety of White House events, including speeches, press conferences and even weddings. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for regularly

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of regularly was in the 14th century

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“Regularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regularly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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