FREQUENCY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

frequency

noun

ˈfrē-kwən(t)-sē

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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 modernization includes upgrading the signal and control system, which should also increase the train frequency. —

Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 26 May 2026 The frequency of his medical visits has raised concerns about his health. —

Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 May 2026 High-frequency workflows with measurable impact offer contained environments to prove value quickly. —

Hope Frank, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 To maximize its benefits and not risk irritation, start by using the product only twice a week, gradually increasing the frequency by combining it with a moisturising and soothing cream. —

Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequency

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Noun

This is why wastewater can give us a better picture of the prevalence of illnesses not always easily detected in a healthcare setting, said Bidwell, especially because most people recover at home without seeing a doctor or being formally diagnosed.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The point of diversity theory is to both compile a list of species and capture the prevalence of each.

— Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 2026