FREQUENCY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

frequency

noun

ˈfrē-kwən(t)-sē

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as in prevalence

the fact or state of happening often the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable

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Recent Examples of frequency To tackle those challenges, Kassas and his colleagues use Doppler measurements of signal frequency changes that reflect satellite motions relative to the receiver, along with software algorithms to correct for timing errors. —

Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026 But frequency is partially a function of high ridership. —

Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 9 May 2026 The Nothing headphones are a little more consistent at cancelling more frequencies. —

Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026 This is about a modern commercial gambling industry that understands how to turn recreational gamblers into more continuous, high-frequency and intensive gamblers with predictable consequences. —

Andy Mitten, New York Times, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequency

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Balzano blamed the growing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in consumer products for an increase in fires at recycling facilities nationwide.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 May 2026
One of the biggest reasons for the drop in overdose deaths is the prevalence of xylazine and medetomidine replacing high doses of fentanyl in Florida’s drug supply, Santamour said.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026