as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often
the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable
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Recent Examples of frequency
Researchers set out to determine whether the frequency of whale songs changed seasonally and whether that frequency was indicative of changes within marine ecosystems.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Although not all electromagnetic signals travel well through water – that's why radio voice communication between divers is limited to short distances – the frequency utilized by ScubaPOIs is able to travel to a depth of 100 m (328 ft) and over a horizontal distance of at least 150 m (492 ft).
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
But this is short-sighted: With escalating regulatory requirements around the world, as well as the increasing frequency of events such as cyberattacks, having government contacts is key.
—Dahlia Mihyar, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
High temperatures will also increase the frequency since the soil in pots and raised beds dries out faster than the ground.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Although not all electromagnetic signals travel well through water – that's why radio voice communication between divers is limited to short distances – the frequency utilized by ScubaPOIs is able to travel to a depth of 100 m (328 ft) and over a horizontal distance of at least 150 m (492 ft).
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
But this is short-sighted: With escalating regulatory requirements around the world, as well as the increasing frequency of events such as cyberattacks, having government contacts is key.
—Dahlia Mihyar, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
High temperatures will also increase the frequency since the soil in pots and raised beds dries out faster than the ground.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
prevalence
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Some regions of the U.S. are still experiencing higher rates of positive COVID tests than others, though reporting has slowed down enough nationwide that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has begun allowing more time to pass between certain types of updates, such as those on variant prevalence.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The tragic mass shooting in Manhattan last week has reignited a conversation that demands urgent attention concerning the prevalence of brain injuries and their impact on public health and public safety.—
Keita Franklin,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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