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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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People who regularly consume caffeinated energy drinks may eventually need more caffeine to maintain their energy levels. Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2025 Play Protect regularly scans apps for malware and removes harmful ones from your device. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025 An artist who regularly collects antique photography says she was stunned after purchasing a 19th-century portrait that turned out to be an uncanny double of her wife. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 But while debt collection agencies regularly take people to court for things like unpaid credit card bills, can you really be sued over unpaid medical bills? Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 2025.

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