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
Wiseman's frequence collaborator, cinematographer John Davey, will also be a guest of Camerimage.
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Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2017
Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequence
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The prevalence of obesity and depression increased among young adults between 2013 and 2023, while diabetes, chronic kidney disease and stroke rose among middle aged adults and chronic kidney disease has become more prevalent among senior citizens.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Lesotho has one of the highest prevalence rates of HIV in the world, with around a quarter of adults living with the virus.—
Majirata Latela,
The Dial,
22 Jan. 2026
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Marion’s light voice eludes him, as if children exist in a frequency to which Jim is not attuned.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Under the city’s gate reallocation process, gates at O’Hare are allocated based on an airline’s flying frequency the previous year.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Frequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequence. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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