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 Trump administration has with increasing frequency been turning to the Supreme Court for emergency relief as more than 200 legal challenges arising from the president's policies are moving through the federal courts.
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Melissa Quinn
may 8, CBS News, 8 May 2025
Then in August, the FAA slowed flights into and out of Newark Airport because of radar feed and frequency issues, according to a statement from the agency.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The city plans to boost the 32% rate by doubling the frequency of recycling collection to once a week in 2027.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Last season’s big jump in assists and expected assist (xA) numbers demonstrates the winger was getting the ball into more dangerous areas for team-mates with more frequency.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Quinn
may 8, CBS News, 8 May 2025
Then in August, the FAA slowed flights into and out of Newark Airport because of radar feed and frequency issues, according to a statement from the agency.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The city plans to boost the 32% rate by doubling the frequency of recycling collection to once a week in 2027.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Last season’s big jump in assists and expected assist (xA) numbers demonstrates the winger was getting the ball into more dangerous areas for team-mates with more frequency.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
prevalence
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Rates of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. children reached a record level in 2022, continuing a recent trend of increasing prevalence.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Known for their style, versatility, and prevalence in the celebrity fashion world, classic black dresses are the epitome of an effortlessly fashionable warm-weather uniform — as far as we’re concerned, at least.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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