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 disagreement is about timing and frequency. —

Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 And residents say the frequency of towing has picked up even more in recent months after the owner, Capital Realty Group, became more aggressive in response to the formation of a tenants union. —

Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026 This tiny oval connects to a PC or gaming handheld via USB-C cable and serves as a dedicated wireless receiver for the controller on its own wireless frequency. —

ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026 That puts South Florida well beyond its historical frequency. —

Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequency

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Noun

Their prevalence is also expected to expand in 2026, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, which forecasts the prevalence of certain diseases affecting dogs across the United States with more than 94% accuracy.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The prevalence and clout of live sports, which can be difficult to lock down months in advance given its inherent unpredictability, has propped up scatter pricing.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 May 2026