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
While First Amendment protections for speech and press freedom have kept the federal government from prosecuting journalists with frequency, there is a long history of jailing journalists on contempt charges for refusing to name their anonymous sources.
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
But the size and frequency of those spikes matter more than most people realize.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The Renpho MorphoScan Nova Body Composition Scale uses dual-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to calculate the precise makeup of your body during your weigh-in.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Tilling is sometimes necessary, such as when incorporating compost or manure, but limiting the frequency and intensity can help maintain soil structure.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
But the size and frequency of those spikes matter more than most people realize.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The Renpho MorphoScan Nova Body Composition Scale uses dual-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to calculate the precise makeup of your body during your weigh-in.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Tilling is sometimes necessary, such as when incorporating compost or manure, but limiting the frequency and intensity can help maintain soil structure.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
Noun
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To measure the prevalence and effect of this kind of cognitive surrender to AI, the researchers performed a number of studies based on Cognitive Reflection Tests.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Studies have looked at the prevalence of microplastics in drinking water and in people’s hearts, brains and testicles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Microwaves are a range of frequences in the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wiseman's frequence collaborator, cinematographer John Davey, will also be a guest of Camerimage.—
Carolyn Giardina,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Oct. 2017
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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