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
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
The collapse triggered a scramble to determine whether Florida’s coastal buildings were safe, followed by new legislation to mandate more frequent inspections and funding for structural fixes.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Throughout the transition, Musk has spent a considerable amount of time with Trump, frequenting the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida and often accompanying him to various events.
—Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Executives credited more frequent visits from diners with annual incomes of $50,000 to $100,000.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
The collapse triggered a scramble to determine whether Florida’s coastal buildings were safe, followed by new legislation to mandate more frequent inspections and funding for structural fixes.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
With many customers from New Lenox already frequenting the Tinley Park location, Kollintzas saw an opportunity to expand.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Throughout the transition, Musk has spent a considerable amount of time with Trump, frequenting the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida and often accompanying him to various events.
—Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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The movement was classified by periodic pulses, or bursts of mobility that lasted for one to two hours.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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The hum is punctuated with the crackle of flames and the buckling of timber and the periodic pop of exploding gas lines somewhere in the distance, all of which gets louder as the fire bears down on you.—
Peter Kiefer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Benefits provided by the Social Security administration, including retirement, survivor and disability benefits, will be paid as usual.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Add a few drops to your daily moisturizer and apply it as usual.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday's collision between a commercial airplane and an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport became the latest in a list of midair disasters that have haunted travelers, investigators and researchers for nearly a century.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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And Democrats can become the tough-on-crime party, losing the weak-kneed reputation that has haunted them since 1968.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, which provides health care and housing for homeless Coloradans, cannot access its regular funding streams that help cover rent for hundreds of people and provide health care for thousands more.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, the study does add scientific evidence to long-standing social beliefs about regular cannabis use, Boyd said in an email.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Maps are ubiquitous – on phones, in-flight and car displays, and in textbooks the world over.—
Christine Leuenberger,
The Conversation,
7 Feb. 2025
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About 40% of kids age 8-12 use social media, while usage by teens age 13-18 is nearly ubiquitous.—
Rich Lowry,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Tackling gang activity, Roberta and Fernando partnered with the city’s Comin’ Up Gang Intervention program and visited families in their homes.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Feb. 2025
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National League teams visiting in 2025 should return in 2027, barring further changes to how MLB schedules games.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Only one of them, Jamie Baker of JP Morgan, asked CEO Robert Isom to respond to repeated mentions by United CEO Scott Kirby that American underperforms its two peers.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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When the customer followed up, Lutz allegedly made repeated excuses and offered partial reimbursements, but would not fulfill the customer’s demand for a full refund.—
Michael Moore Jr.,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Expert Explains In Viral Video By Lydia Patrick Life & Trends Reporter 0 An eye doctor has addressed a common source of confusion during routine eye exams, explaining how the process works in a now viral video.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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What’s next? August 27, 2024 6:30 AM Read Next North Carolina A common yard shrub kills hundreds of NC birds each winter.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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