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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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
Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
But experts warn that overwatering is one of the most frequent gardening mistakes.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
This is your chance to learn from an expert about the many birds who frequent these wetlands.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
Storm hazards include frequent lightning strikes, wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy downpours.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
But experts warn that overwatering is one of the most frequent gardening mistakes.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
Growing up, Choi said, her parents frequented both a specialty Asian store and a mainstream grocery store to stock their kitchen.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
This is your chance to learn from an expert about the many birds who frequent these wetlands.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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The state could distribute grocery store gift cards through community action agencies or other charitable nonprofits to assist households most in need until the next regular legislative session begins in January.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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To get more—and better—shuteye, Leng advised focusing on consistency, including regular bed and wake times.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Green Bay has to hope the NFL shows its usual apathy and Jacobs gets off before ending up in Kansas City.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Despite throwing his four-seam fastball 1 mph faster than usual, the pitch resulted in a strike 76% of the time.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Though long dead, Faith’s presence continues to haunt the estate, where dark secrets tied to her tragic past remain deeply embedded within the carriage house walls.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Flashbacks reveal haunting mommy issues triggered as Mary watches her childhood home get demolished to make way for a high-rise apartment building.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Despite years of new leadership, plans to revive the company, new share offerings, and periodic efforts by folks on WallStreetBets to juice the stock gain, GameStop has never come close to reaching those dizzying heights again.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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By combining the visual splendor and thrills of the cinema with a more extensive, intimate view into the character’s daily life previously only seen in the novels, the new video game version of 007 provides more of everything, and may not be fully reliant on periodic installments to dole out bliss.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The game’s results, which are automatically formatted to share with friends, have become a ubiquitous presence on social media platforms.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2026
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As for the mango angle, there will be at least 40 dishes and drinks inspired by the ubiquitous seasonal fruit, and a special mango exchange will take place all weekend at the bar, where guests can trade mangoes for a complimentary drink, while supplies last.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Spend time walking around, snapping photos, or visiting the small interactive museum, ZOOOM, where a short 3D film flies viewers over the mountain range; admission is included in the ticket price.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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According to organizers, the 2027 run will visit approximately 50 cities across the United States and Canada from February through April, marking a decade since the touring drag production first launched.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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De Zerbi regularly erupted in front of his players and made repeated threats to quit.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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In 1863, representatives of football clubs from the larger London area met to discuss the formation of a football association and a common set of rules.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Fires are common at Kenyan schools, with many set by students protesting harsh discipline and poor conditions, researchers have found.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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