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, 13 Apr. 2025
Lasers tuned to a specific frequency and targeted at a small area on the surface of a certain element can cool it instead of heating it.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2025
The concern is bigger in the US, where 5G operates on frequencies close to those used by radio altimeters.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
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, 13 Apr. 2025
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
Lasers tuned to a specific frequency and targeted at a small area on the surface of a certain element can cool it instead of heating it.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2025
The concern is bigger in the US, where 5G operates on frequencies close to those used by radio altimeters.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
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, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
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For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices The Challenges Faced By Veterinary Professionals The fun event works to counteract a serious issue: the prevalence of suicide in the veterinary field.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Prostate cancer is the most common form in men, while stomach cancer leads in prevalence in women.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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