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
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.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Winter watering frequencies can be every three to four weeks or longer.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
When one soul speaks its truth, the frequency of truth expands through the collective.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The facility’s employees lacked food safety knowledge in several areas including holding temperatures, proper sanitizing of food contact surfaces and cleaning frequency.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Winter watering frequencies can be every three to four weeks or longer.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
When one soul speaks its truth, the frequency of truth expands through the collective.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The facility’s employees lacked food safety knowledge in several areas including holding temperatures, proper sanitizing of food contact surfaces and cleaning frequency.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
Noun
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While the practice is widespread throughout Southeast Asia, its presence in Vietnamese history lacked a definitive starting point prior to the 19th century, even though its modern-day prevalence implied a rich, ancient past.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Despite the prevalence of narcotics crimes, Jacobson alleges that Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos does not want to work with other agencies, including Border Patrol and ICE.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wiseman's frequence collaborator, cinematographer John Davey, will also be a guest of Camerimage.—
Carolyn Giardina,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Oct. 2017
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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