as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often
the frequence of that cough is worrisome; perhaps you should see a doctor
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Recent Examples of frequence
Microwaves are a range of frequences in the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Scott Pelley, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Wiseman's frequence collaborator, cinematographer John Davey, will also be a guest of Camerimage.
—Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2017
Scott Pelley, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Wiseman's frequence collaborator, cinematographer John Davey, will also be a guest of Camerimage.
—Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequence
Noun
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Something else that supports the hypothesis that recent meteors have been larger than usual is the prevalence of sonic booms — loud, explosive sounds caused by shockwaves when meteoroids, small rocky or metallic bodies from space, penetrate deeper into the Earth's atmosphere than usual.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Among vapers, those between ages 18 and 24 had the highest prevalence of e-cigarette use followed by those between ages 25 and 44.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For the full list of cities and flight frequency, click here.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rise of high-frequency trading convinced us that everything is priced in instantly, obscuring pockets of friction.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Frequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequence. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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