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
Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Most modern cars are supported by up to a million lines of code, and frequent updates can quickly make some features incompatible.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
While the exact origin story of the mocktail remains murky, some believe it was crafted at Chasen's, a Hollywood restaurant frequented by celebrities in the '30s through its closure in the mid-90s, a 1995 Newsweek story reported.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Heather noticed her husband and Sinema were exchanging frequent messages on the app Signal in 2024.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Most modern cars are supported by up to a million lines of code, and frequent updates can quickly make some features incompatible.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Chris Lowe, director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, said the rocky coastline near Lovers Point attracts sea lions, and seals also frequent offshore waters — both primary prey for great white sharks.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
While the exact origin story of the mocktail remains murky, some believe it was crafted at Chasen's, a Hollywood restaurant frequented by celebrities in the '30s through its closure in the mid-90s, a 1995 Newsweek story reported.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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He was eventually promoted to the 53-man roster and played in the final five games of the regular season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Love threw for 323 and four touchdowns after missing the final two regular-season games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a result, Musick elected to bench her usual rotation for much of the second half.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bundle and her mother are still deeply haunted by the losses of Tommy and Lord Caterham, who passed away in 1920.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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Loan foreclosures and property purchases at deep discounts to prior values have haunted the sector.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Aim for Once a Week Spider plants are native to coastal areas of South Africa, which can experience periodic droughts.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Over the ensuing decades, periodic conflicts pitted Indigenous peoples of various pueblos against the colonizers.—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Reticles with some type of grid using hashmarks or dots have become ubiquitous.—
John B. Snow,
Outdoor Life,
15 Jan. 2026
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These images were ubiquitous, and many people—and multiple organizations, including the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network and the European Commission—pointed out that the feature was being used to harass women and exploit children.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While visiting her parents in Boston, Wells spent time with a close family friend who owns an apartment in Paris.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, Demirel opened the game scoring eight unanswered points to give the visiting Antelopes an early 8-0 lead.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That feature allows repeated deployment without damage or reassembly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Dec. 2025
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Collinsworth made repeated mentions of the suicide of defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland during the game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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During pregnancy, common reasons for seeking care include early labor, bleeding, changes in fetal movement, or high blood pressure.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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These are common occurrences on the Las Vegas Convention Center’s show floor during CES, which wrapped on Friday.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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