FREQUENCIES Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

frequency

noun

ˈfrē-kwən(t)-sē

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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 Magnesium may have other health benefits, such as lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes, supporting bone health, and possibly reducing the frequency and intensity of migraines. —

Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026 All shared a high-frequency roll-off and a broad peak between 1,000 and 3,000 Hz, with varying degrees of low-frequency roll-off. —

ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026 The telescope will be used to observe the radio sky at frequencies below 50 MHz and will measure the low-frequency foreground of the universe. —

Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026 Those dominant frequencies sit at exactly the ranges used in clinical vibration therapy to promote bone growth and accelerate fracture healing. —

Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequency

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This is why wastewater can give us a better picture of the prevalence of illnesses not always easily detected in a healthcare setting, said Bidwell, especially because most people recover at home without seeing a doctor or being formally diagnosed.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The point of diversity theory is to both compile a list of species and capture the prevalence of each.

— Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 2026