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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Items like protein boxes, breakfast sandwiches and cake pops are regularly routed from Starbucks shelves directly to people experiencing food insecurity across the county. Patty Oconnor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 The handsome Lieutenant Portuondo (Adam Poss) regularly stops by for inspections as part of his military duties, but his growing attraction to Maria Celia soon leads to more informal encounters. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 By offering children temptations regularly parents are teaching kids to prefer and want these foods and activities. Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026 Head coach Mike Vrabel regularly praised Tonga for his attitude and work ethic inside the building. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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