Synonyms of frequent

frequent 1 of 2

adjective

ˈfrē-kwənt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regular
• periodic
• repeated
• steady
• constant
• periodical
• continual
• recurrent
• habitual
• intermittent
• recurring
• chronic
• hourly
• cyclic
• usual
• confirmed
• inveterate
• expected
• round-the-clock
• around-the-clock
• 24-7

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infrequent
• occasional
• irregular
• unusual
• unexpected
• inconstant
• episodic

2

as in usual

often observed or encountered

finches are frequent sights in this part of the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• usual
• ubiquitous
• common
• familiar
• commonplace
• household
• ordinary
• general
• routine
• everyday
• quotidian
• regular
• constant
• popular
• continuous
• common or garden
• normal
• prevailing
• garden-variety
• continual
• standard
• incessant
• mandatory
• a dime a dozen
• prevalent
• recurrent
• obligatory
• unceasing
• universal
• ceaseless
• rampant
• perennial
• repeated
• endemic
• de rigueur

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unusual
• seldom
• rare
• infrequent
• extraordinary
• uncommon
• unfamiliar
• abnormal
• occasional
• irregular
• unnatural
• intermittent
• sporadic
• aberrant

frequent

2 of 2

verb

frē-ˈkwent 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• haunt
• visit
• affect
• hang (at)
• resort (to)
• habituate
• attend
• patronize
• call (on or upon)
• run (in)
• invade
• stop (over)
• swarm
• stay (at)
• overrun
• drop by
• stop (by or in)
• take in
• infest
• drop in
• camp (out in)
• pop (in)
• tarry (in)
• sojourn (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• shun
• escape
• evade
• shake
• elude
• eschew
• dodge
• duck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frequent

Adjective

The president also earlier doubted the disruption came from Musk, formerly a close adviser and frequent companion. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

The same publication endorsed the Ameritex Waterproof Cover for Furniture as a lower-cost, water-resistant option for households dealing with frequent spills. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Verb

Law described the dramatic operation to save lives along a remote route frequented by migrant smuggling boats. — Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Coleman’s daughter Lynn Coleman Hudson told the crowd at Thursday’s ceremony her father was inspired by the kids who frequented his business, Coleman’s Westside Sundries. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026