1
as in regular
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
our local multiplex usually has frequent showings of blockbusters, with starting times about every half hour
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2
as in usual
often observed or encountered
finches are frequent sights in this part of the country
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as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often
like their counterparts elsewhere, the town's teenagers like to frequent the local malls
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Recent Examples of frequent
Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Planting too early—before the soil has warmed or during periods of frequent hard freezes—can lead to several problems.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The hospice is more like a sanitarium, a European spa our parents might have frequented before the war.
—Literary Hub, 16 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
These risks matter more in regions like Pittsburgh, where extreme weather is becoming more frequent and the electrical infrastructure is aging.
—Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Planting too early—before the soil has warmed or during periods of frequent hard freezes—can lead to several problems.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
This comes after LaBeouf, 39, had been spotted hanging out in the NOLA area over the weekend and frequenting various bars for the city's annual Mardi Gras celebration, according to The Hollywood Reporter and TMZ.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The hospice is more like a sanitarium, a European spa our parents might have frequented before the war.
—Literary Hub, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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Founded in the 16th century, the Royal Stables are best known for breeding the royal breed of the Andalucían horse, the best of which are showcased in regular breathtaking shows.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Lakers have 25 regular-season games remaining, 13 at home.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But as Israel closed checkpoints to the movement of people and goods on Saturday, gas stations saw longer-than-usual lines as residents filled spare canisters in case of supply disruptions.—
CLAUDIA CIOBANU,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Everyone’s hearts are closer to the surface than usual, so being tolerant of one another’s idiosyncrasies could be necessary to avoid strife.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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While some might feel as if five-stars should be in a superior position thanks to rigorous training programs, talent retention, and overall investment, in some cases, the luxury tier comes back to haunt them.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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While the reserved pair are certainly happy, Francesca’s realization that their physical bond might not be up to snuff continues to haunt her, tipping into her emotional state, which continues to be mussed by John’s vivacious cousin Michaela (Masali Baduza).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That cycle has led him to periodic bouts of burnout.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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The fire caused periodic lane closures due to smoke and poor visibility on the stretch of Interstate 75 known as Alligator Alley.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Currently, some of Europe’s best basketball teams (including Turkey’s Fenerbahçe Beko and Greece’s Olympiacos Piraeus) aren’t connected to its largest media markets, dampening ubiquitous continental interest in the sport and lowering its television value.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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SUVs are ubiquitous, in other words, though few of them are memorable or truly great.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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They're honored and grateful to be invited and any opportunity to visit the White House as a team will be based on their schedules once their seasons conclude.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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Jesse found out about this and came to visit.—
Rick Davis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Clinicians first named the syndrome in 2004 after over a dozen cannabis users in southern Australia sought medical care for repeated vomiting.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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Butler is only 25 years old and made repeated adjustments earlier in his career; the third year is an ideal time for this type of player to put everything together.—
Derek VanRiper,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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What does the phrase squeaky bum time, the racehorse Devon Loch, and the Portuguese proverb ‘morrer na prais’ all have in common?—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Living spaces From the ceilings to the floors, there are ample spaces for dirt to hide in common living spaces.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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