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
Researchers set out to determine whether the frequency of whale songs changed seasonally and whether that frequency was indicative of changes within marine ecosystems.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Although not all electromagnetic signals travel well through water – that's why radio voice communication between divers is limited to short distances – the frequency utilized by ScubaPOIs is able to travel to a depth of 100 m (328 ft) and over a horizontal distance of at least 150 m (492 ft).
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
But this is short-sighted: With escalating regulatory requirements around the world, as well as the increasing frequency of events such as cyberattacks, having government contacts is key.
—Dahlia Mihyar, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
High temperatures will also increase the frequency since the soil in pots and raised beds dries out faster than the ground.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Although not all electromagnetic signals travel well through water – that's why radio voice communication between divers is limited to short distances – the frequency utilized by ScubaPOIs is able to travel to a depth of 100 m (328 ft) and over a horizontal distance of at least 150 m (492 ft).
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
But this is short-sighted: With escalating regulatory requirements around the world, as well as the increasing frequency of events such as cyberattacks, having government contacts is key.
—Dahlia Mihyar, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
High temperatures will also increase the frequency since the soil in pots and raised beds dries out faster than the ground.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
prevalence
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Its global prevalence—up to 3 percent across countries, ages, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds—points to a complex reality that has existed for decades.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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There are a number of factors that could be impacting the prevalence of valley fever fungus, including that in recent years, climate change has meant California has had higher levels of drought and rainfall.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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