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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The group has met at least monthly and often more regularly, with around 25 to 30 members in regular attendance, including some moderate Democrats. Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026 There’s competition for the full-back slots, should Shaw move back to playing on the left regularly and Diogo Dalot on the right. Chris McKenna, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 Eating both regularly gives you a broader nutrient profile and a stronger foundation for overall health. Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Jan. 2026 Clean the Bird Bath Regularly Scrub your bird bath regularly with baking soda, white vinegar, or lemon juice and rinse it thoroughly. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026 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 10 Jan. 2026.

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