as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often
the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable
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Reality check: Climate change is magnifying the chances for compound disasters by increasing the frequency and amplitude of extreme precipitation events, raising sea levels, and boosting hurricane intensity.
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
The Malibu does a good job across all the frequencies of this tune while keeping the energy up.
—PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
As global temperatures and oceans continue to warm, however, the frequency of major hurricanes is projected to increase.
—Zachary Handlos, Discover Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
The frequency of episodes reduced from an average of once every 8.5 weeks to once every 12 weeks.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
The Malibu does a good job across all the frequencies of this tune while keeping the energy up.
—PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
As global temperatures and oceans continue to warm, however, the frequency of major hurricanes is projected to increase.
—Zachary Handlos, Discover Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
The frequency of episodes reduced from an average of once every 8.5 weeks to once every 12 weeks.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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