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adverb \ ˈthrīs \

Definition of thrice

1 :three times —often used in combination

thrice-married

2 a :in a threefold manner or degree

b :to a high degree

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In Italy, Mussolini nostalgics still participate in thrice-yearly pilgrimages to the leader's tomb.

— amanda erickson, Washington Post, "How other countries have dealt with monuments to dictators, fascists and racists," 15 Aug. 2017
In a four-week test in which some subjects rolled thrice weekly and others six times, neither group saw benefit, Behm said.

— jenni laidman, chicagotribune.com, "Self-massaging with foam rollers may ease muscle pain," 14 Aug. 2017
Either way, the band played Alabama thrice before becoming famous.

— matt wake, AL.com, "30 years ago Guns N' Roses had an 'Appetite' for Alabama," 20 July 2017
There are also organized boating events on the lake, including thrice-daily voyageur canoe paddles and youth and family kayaking events.

— jane morice, cleveland.com, "Pumped to paddle? Check out these 25 great places to kayak in Ohio," 14 July 2017
Zep would go on to play the Civic Center thrice more, on April 5, 1970, and June 11, 1972, as well as the 1973 concert.

— chris kaltenbach, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore got a whole lotta love from Led Zeppelin," 13 July 2017
Bassitt, who gave up seven runs in 4.2 innings Saturday night for Triple-A Nashville, has pitched every fifth day for Stockton (twice) and Nashville (thrice).

— john hickey, The Mercury News, "A’s get some good news on the bullpen front," 21 May 2017
In the last decade, UofL has thrice been named as one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright winners by the Chronicle of Higher Education and, last year, had the highest success rate among U.S. research institutions.

— nancy daly, Cincinnati.com, "Hometown Fulbright Scholar heading to Colombia," 14 May 2017
His shows features segments from the Elgin Police Department, other organizations such as the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce and include a thrice-weekly afternoon program with former South Elgin administrator and police chief Larry Jones.

— mike danahey, Elgin Courier-News, "WRMN opens street-level downtown Elgin broadcast studio," 5 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of thrice

Middle English thrie, thries, from Old English thriga; akin to Old Frisian thria three times, Old English thrīe three

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Definition of thrice for English Language Learners

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