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
Perhaps, skeptics have suggested, the observed fluctuations in allele frequencies are just routine oscillations of variants in the gene pool rather than proof positive of natural selection acting to adapt the human body to environmental challenges.
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Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
How Often to Clean a Home Sauna The frequency of cleaning a home sauna depends on how often it is used.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
If your skin seems to be getting irritated by your newfound dry brush routine, scale back the frequency or stop dry brushing altogether.
—Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
Her only answer is to not cry at all; to keep a straight face and listen for the secret frequencies of the universe for guidance.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
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Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
How Often to Clean a Home Sauna The frequency of cleaning a home sauna depends on how often it is used.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
If your skin seems to be getting irritated by your newfound dry brush routine, scale back the frequency or stop dry brushing altogether.
—Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
Her only answer is to not cry at all; to keep a straight face and listen for the secret frequencies of the universe for guidance.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
prevalence
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Details and deep dives Hoenig and her colleagues analyzed the survey data each year and put out detailed reports on the prevalence of mental health problems and substance use.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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One year later, the Primetime Emmy Awards launched its first reality-centric category — Outstanding Reality Program — but as the prevalence of reality TV kept growing, so did the Emmy opportunities.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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