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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However, a growing number of residents have been regularly showing up to city council meetings advocating for a moratorium on data center development, pointing to issues with noise pollution, water use, and electricity costs. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026 Mia Tomašić attends the church with her family, who regularly attend the events. Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 Of course, regularly cleaning and degreasing your entire oven is recommended. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026 The firm regularly sold maps to individuals associated with the Dépôt de la Marine, an official repository of maps for the French Navy, including nautical maps of Boston Harbor sent shortly after the start of the war. April White, JSTOR Daily, 17 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.

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