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
Scott’s narrator, Louise, is a musician of sorts, a frequent drug user, and a desperate diehard romantic, forever dogged by her ex-girlfriend Alex. — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 The neighboring Olive Park Village Apartments have suffered frequent fires, causing headaches, costly repairs and near constant anxiety for homeowners. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
Layla and the kids never made the move to Tuscaloosa, leaving Kiffin to go off the rails, frequenting Tuscaloosa-area bars. — John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026 In life, and in the novel, the German conquerors in their splendid uniforms make debonair remarks, as the French cultural and social figures who frequent the bar—collaborators—are thrilled to remain close to power. — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 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
  • Whatever his rushing role, the words in Hurts’ notes will become action in the Eagles’ regular-season opener against the Washington Commanders.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The sterile fly program complements efforts to monitor wildlife, inspect animals and work with ranchers in areas where the fly has been spotted to encourage regular checks for infestations.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of regular
Adjective
  • The trio of hurricanes represents a level of elevated activity consistent with El Niño, a natural climate pattern characterized by warmer-than-usual sea surface temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean.
    — Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Osaka, who was asked about the situation after her second-round win on Thursday, was her usual thoughtful self in response.
    — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of usual
Verb
  • But, three weeks away from what this club hopes is the start of a meaningful October, this lineup is still haunted by the small mistakes — the type that can spiral into postseason pain.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Miami haunted attraction started as a drive-thru experience that not only provided audiences with a safe way to enjoy live entertainment but also created jobs and supported the local entertainment industry.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of haunt
Adjective
  • Skillfully insinuating actors on the order of Tom Hollander (Treasurer Robert Hales) and Stephen Dillane (Archbishop Sudbury) add some spice to the film’s periodic seminars in court scheming and skulking.
    — Michael Phillips, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The war in Ukraine has caused periodic oil disruptions in the Black and Caspian seas and to pipelines and terminals, but the biggest growing impact is Ukraine’s rising success targeting Russia’s refining network with long-distance drone attacks.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of periodic
Adjective
  • Sponsorships are ubiquitous in baseball, and that certainly applies to the independent leagues, where the first pitch, the final out, the stadium names, and the foul poles are often named.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In 1971, the company introduced the Quotron 800, a green-screen CRT monitor that became ubiquitous on Wall Street in the 1970s and 1980s.
    — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of ubiquitous
Verb
  • Among the seven injured was a woman who was visiting her husband, said Anees al-Asbahi, a spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Jessel goes to visit her house with a regifted candle and asks how Sai’s husband David feels about the move.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of visit
Adjective
  • Wet grass itself is generally not fragile, but repeated walking, playing, or mowing on it causes damage.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Authenticity is built through small, repeated alignments, not dramatic declarations.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of repeated
Adjective
  • Designed for limp, oily, and dull hair, the color-safe formula washes away stubborn dirt and grime—common culprits of flat waves—while a lineup of amino acids work to soften and strengthen strands.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And because the loss of brain cells is also a feature of more common conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, the approach may have applications beyond Huntington’s.
    — Claudia Metzler-Baddeley, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026
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