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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The study, which surveyed 2,090 families with children aged 12 to 17, found that higher-quality meals were associated with a 22 to 34% lower prevalence of substance use among youths with low to moderate stress exposure.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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Health officials are still developing tools and techniques to track the prevalence of newer orphines and other synthetic drugs.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The redesign increased high-frequency routes while eliminating or revamping others, forcing some riders to rely more on transfers and longer walks to reach their destinations.—
Yaelis Pena,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Warsh also suggested the Fed may not need to meet with such frequency.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Frequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequence. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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