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
In addition, Southwest will increase the frequency of flights on dozens of routes across its network, including service from Las Vegas, Orlando, Austin, and more.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The potential for adverse health effects from consuming food contaminated with lead vary depending on the level of lead in the food; age of the consumer; length, amount, and frequency of exposure to lead in the food; and other exposures to different sources of lead and to beneficial nutrients.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
One thing people in this age group are doing with more frequency is working.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
Mimi will then analyze audio sent wirelessly to the earphones and adjust the frequencies to match the profile – all in real-time.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The potential for adverse health effects from consuming food contaminated with lead vary depending on the level of lead in the food; age of the consumer; length, amount, and frequency of exposure to lead in the food; and other exposures to different sources of lead and to beneficial nutrients.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
One thing people in this age group are doing with more frequency is working.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
Mimi will then analyze audio sent wirelessly to the earphones and adjust the frequencies to match the profile – all in real-time.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
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Retail trading has ballooned globally, as a combination of the bull run in some major markets, the prevalence of smartphone apps, and the meme stock phenomenon led more individuals to take up investing.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Flash flooding is especially dangerous in Arizona due to the prevalence of dry washes, creeks, and urban infrastructure that can overwhelm drainage systems with little warning.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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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 19 Oct. 2025.
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