as in rarely
not often
their grandparents were disappointed that they visited so infrequently
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Recent Examples of infrequently
But with expensive and large electronics purchases happening infrequently for most households, many tech companies are increasingly relying on ads for recurring revenue.
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Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Repurpose infrequently used or raggedy-but-serviceable containers to bring order to that junk drawer.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Sweep guest rooms, guest bathrooms, formal entertaining spaces, and other parts of the home that are used infrequently at least once a month.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Although Sheamus re-signed with WWE on a five-year deal in 2025, he’s been used only infrequently on Raw and SmackDown in recent years.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The researchers flagged that 70 percent of clinics given smart stethoscopes in the study stopped using them, or used them infrequently, after 12 months.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Water deeply and infrequently instead of giving your hostas little bursts of moisture.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Repurpose infrequently used or raggedy-but-serviceable containers to bring order to that junk drawer.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Sweep guest rooms, guest bathrooms, formal entertaining spaces, and other parts of the home that are used infrequently at least once a month.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Although Sheamus re-signed with WWE on a five-year deal in 2025, he’s been used only infrequently on Raw and SmackDown in recent years.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The researchers flagged that 70 percent of clinics given smart stethoscopes in the study stopped using them, or used them infrequently, after 12 months.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Water deeply and infrequently instead of giving your hostas little bursts of moisture.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infrequently
Adverb
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The Prince and Princess of Wales rarely share public displays of affection, making Porteous' cozy close-up a standout photo moment.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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As Saturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this year, the discussion about the show’s legacy rarely focused on its comedy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The different seat and the different beer worked as Spencer Bivens, seldom used in high-leverage situations, doused the flames.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Barkov is seldom the team’s leading goal scorer but usually tops in assists, as last season, an apt mirror of his selflessness.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Infrequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrequently. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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