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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-
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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Use your finger to test the top inch of soil regularly. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025 Although my husband and I have been regularly towing the kids to see their grandparents here, Naples has proven to be the perfect place for fun with the family—but also for date nights without the kids. Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025 Neglecting to clean your humidifier regularly is a major mistake that impact your health. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025 Datskovska regularly reports on trending handbags (and their accompanying accessories) that are actually worth shopping. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 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 11 Dec. 2025.

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