frequent 1 of 2

adjective

ˈfrē-kwənt How to pronounce frequent (audio)
Definition of frequentnext
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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frequent

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verb

frē-ˈkwent How to pronounce frequent (audio)
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
Adjective
The Michigan Democrat has been a frequent sight on the campaign trail this cycle, having supported socialist candidates across the map in Democratic primaries. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026 For California, that raises the potential for more frequent Pacific storm systems during the winter. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
Other notable customers who frequented the restaurant included Bill Murray and Chicago children’s television presenter Ray Rayner. — Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 Because so many of the places that M frequents are luxurious, her sections have the sheen of a life-style magazine. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
  1. regular
  2. usual
  3. haunt
  4. periodic
  5. ubiquitous
  6. visit
  7. repeated
  8. common
Adjective
  • There was an important loan at Clermont Foot in January 2024 as the defender looked for regular playing time.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For the first time of their career, brothers Kyle and Corey Seager meet in a regular season game and, fittingly, both hit homers as Corey’s Dodgers defeat Kyle’s Mariners, 11 - 9.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of regular
Adjective
  • Its separate entrance, elevators, and staff have always set it apart from the surrounding casino ecosystem, offering a smoke-free, gaming-free environment with all the brand’s usual service signatures.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • For example, someone who is comfortable walking for 30 minutes could walk at their usual pace for several minutes, then pick it up for a minute or two before slowing down again.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of usual
Verb
  • Nearby, their daughter began crying, a reminder of the fear that continues to haunt many survivors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The event will feature new food items, a kid-friendly trick-or-treat experience and a new open-house haunt.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of haunt
Adjective
  • Real-time tracking cuts costly checks Nuclear facilities currently rely on a combination of instruments, physical security measures, manual sampling and periodic shutdowns to determine how much nuclear material is present and where it is located.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • While Western intelligence agencies have debated periodic reports of Iranian scientists attending North Korean nuclear tests, Pyongyang’s willingness to proliferate nuclear infrastructure elsewhere is beyond doubt.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of periodic
Adjective
  • This strategy allows DeMellier to be desirable without being ubiquitous.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Flock has been facing mounting pushback from citizens across the political spectrum over privacy, along with instances of vandalism and protest by those who oppose how ubiquitous the cameras have become across the United States.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ubiquitous
Verb
  • The exhibition is an excellent excuse to visit Ciutadella with its warren of atmospheric streets, much as Son Ermità is the perfect excuse to visit, or return to, Menorca.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While Lindsey Graham was focused on foreign policy and national security, having returned from a trip to Ukraine to visit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a day before his death, his sister has vowed to focus on issues affecting South Carolinians.
    — Sophia Vlahakis, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of visit
Adjective
  • Authenticity is built through small, repeated alignments, not dramatic declarations.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of repeated
Adjective
  • The most common type of vessel to travel through the strait was the product tanker, which typically transports refined petroleum products.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Medicaid was meant to provide health care to the vulnerable — a pregnant mother, a disabled father, a poor child — but the most common new enrollee of the past decade has been an able-bodied adult.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2026
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