regularly

adverb

reg·​u·​lar·​ly ˈre-gyə-lər-lē How to pronounce regularly (audio)
ˈre-gyər-lē
ˈre-gyə-lē
also ˈrā-
Synonyms of regularlynext
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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Diana regularly gathers with her grandchildren Diana and her family regularly share photos of their extended group coming together for special occasions, such as Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving, and public appearances at awards shows. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026 Keep doors and windows closed, use a vacuum with a HEPA filter, add an air purifier, brush and bathe furry pets regularly, and change your HVAC air filters often. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025 If being cold regularly cuts your ski days short, these are a game changer. The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025 Fertilize fig trees regularly each year, in early spring before new growth begins. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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