1
as in periodic
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
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern’s contract, amid his high price tag and his less frequent broadcasting schedule.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Swim at Wied il-Għasri and Ramla Beach Mgarr ix-Xini is a beautiful inlet flanked by cliffs and frequented by locals.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
But, both of our experts caution the heavily, frequent use of cleaners on wooden pieces since too much cleaning can actually damage the material.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern’s contract, amid his high price tag and his less frequent broadcasting schedule.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
According to the journals, Westman had recently broken up with a long-term partner, bought three firearms in one month, began frequenting gun ranges, and quit a job at a local marijuana dispensary.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Swim at Wied il-Għasri and Ramla Beach Mgarr ix-Xini is a beautiful inlet flanked by cliffs and frequented by locals.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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The virus, which is spread by bodily fluids, is endemic in animal populations in Central and West Africa, and there are periodic outbreaks.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Over time, the gamma-ray flux from the Moon fluctuates by about 20% due to these periodic changes in the Sun’s magnetic field.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While the Irish Open was snubbed from this latest National Open status upgrade wave, the golf-mad nation’s key event remains a highlight on the DP World Tour calendar, with venues that as usual stir a bit of wanderlust among golf travelers.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Colorado, the aspens should offer good viewing from September through mid-October, though dry conditions may cause leaves to drop a bit earlier than usual, according to AccuWeather.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The joy and release of those early miles can haunt you.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Baoshu’s decision to take the blame and spend five years behind bars — not even telling his late mom the truth — continues to haunt both of them and causes an inescapable cycle of guilt.—
Adam Solomons,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2007, Kansas was picked to play in the Orange Bowl over Mizzou, even though the Tigers were ranked higher and had won the head-to-head matchup in the final week of the regular season.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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For those who will fill a sizeable chunk of the 52,769 seats on a regular basis, however, there are other, less heralded aspects to the new build that may well ensure Everton avoid the pitfalls suffered by other clubs when upping sticks from a beloved old home.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That kind of overhaul would be the first dramatic redesign of Apple’s signature product since 2017, when Apple released the iPhone X, the first model without the familiar home button and with Apple’s now-ubiquitous Face ID technology.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Guthrie then attempted to explain her choices by comparing her haircut to Jennifer Aniston's iconic Friends haircut, which became ubiquitous during the hit show's run.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Daniels, for his part, visited papers like The Dallas Morning News and spoke with journalists, while Koman leaned on his lifelong fascination with journalism’s luminaries like Gay Talese and Ben Bradlee.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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At the time of the murder, Dominic was visiting his father against his mother’s wishes, court documents reveal.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But some viewers and social-media users quickly suggested the footage appeared digitally generated, pointing to glitches and the repeated, uniform motion of fans in the background.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Police had previously made repeated visits to the Strongs’ home in Florida.—
Audrey Dutton,
ProPublica,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps this summer’s most common complainants have been Aston Villa.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Eggs, fish and a healthy dose of vegetables are also common threads throughout the menu.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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