frequent 1 of 2

adjective

ˈfrē-kwənt How to pronounce frequent (audio)
Definition of frequentnext
1
as in regular
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time our local multiplex usually has frequent showings of blockbusters, with starting times about every half hour

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2
as in usual
often observed or encountered finches are frequent sights in this part of the country

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frequent

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verb

frē-ˈkwent How to pronounce frequent (audio)
as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often like their counterparts elsewhere, the town's teenagers like to frequent the local malls

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Recent Examples of frequent
Adjective
More people in Arkansas suffer frequent physical and mental stress than in any other state, according to the United Health Foundation. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026 On Monday, June 6, the two of them, along with frequent Anderson collaborator Luke Wilson and others, got trapped in an elevator at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures after a 30th-anniversary screening of Anderson’s film Bottle Rocket. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 8 July 2026
Verb
Parker and Stone have frequented the restaurant recently but have not attended one of the 14 bargaining sessions with Actor’s Equity, according to Shields. — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Another 21 were wounded in the explosion at a popular cafe near the capital's main judicial complex, which was often frequented by lawyers. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
  1. regular
  2. usual
  3. haunt
  4. periodic
  5. ubiquitous
  6. visit
  7. repeated
  8. common
Adjective
  • For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The regular portal window normally opens right after the championship game and lasts for 15 days.
    — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of regular
Adjective
  • The announcement came with all the usual comparisons to the big foundation models against benchmarks that provide some vague sense of capability.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
  • The American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament returned to the shores of Lake Tahoe on Friday with its usual assortment of sports and entertainment celebrities and tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans.
    — José Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of usual
Verb
  • The film tells the story of Rita (Coon), a woman in midlife haunted by the weight of her past, encounters magnetic young spiritual leader Ricki (James) and leaves her family to follow her to an all-female commune.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • These collapses have haunted state Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas), who first floated the idea of an early warning system.
    — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of haunt
Adjective
  • In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The whole periodic chart of elements and metals and all kinds of chemical concoctions found their way into the ground and the groundwater.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of periodic
Adjective
  • Beckham has all but haunted the airwaves since the World Cup kicked off on June 11, becoming the most ubiquitous feature of the tournament’s ad breaks.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
  • That happens anytime new chunks of tire are exposed to the air, meaning the particle may be nearly ubiquitous in car-heavy environments.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 July 2026
Definition of ubiquitous
Verb
  • Many patients visit the renowned clinic looking for a third or fourth opinion, carting with them unsorted documents from external health systems.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The violence also prevented Migné and members of his coaching staff from visiting Haiti to scout or evaluate players in their home environment.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of visit
Adjective
  • Authenticity is built through small, repeated alignments, not dramatic declarations.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • To address the challenge, Ursa Major aims to normalize repeated use, which could significantly reduce per-flight costs and increase flight rates.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of repeated
Adjective
  • By the time Cape Verde faced Argentina, the 2022 World Cup champions captained by all-time great Lionel Messi, soccer fans found common cause in rooting for the underdog.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • The last death at San Fermín’s bull runs occurred in 2009, but gorings and broken bones are common, partly due to the large number of novice bull runners and foreign tourists who join the experienced locals.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
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