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
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
El Niño has been somewhat more frequent than La Nina in past observations, but both phases vary in timing and intensity from one cycle to the next.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The ban includes private islands frequented by cruise ships.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
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Adjective
Hospital is an oasis Inside the sprawling slum, where gang violence has left scores of children orphaned, rapes of women and girls are frequent and cholera, hunger and malnutrition remain entrenched, La Fontaine is widely seen as both an oasis and a lifeline.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
El Niño has been somewhat more frequent than La Nina in past observations, but both phases vary in timing and intensity from one cycle to the next.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Verb
Rabbits breed quickly, and the Bench is no longer frequented by some natural rabbit predators, which has allowed their populations to grow, the Statesman reported.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The ban includes private islands frequented by cruise ships.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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Now, 18 months on and still only 19, Canvot has established himself as a regular Premier League starter with Crystal Palace.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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For humans, regular cycles of dark and light support sleep, navigation and overall well-being.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The irony is that Ashby was the stand-in for France’s usual wing trimmer, the British sailor Leigh McMillan, who is still recovering from an injury at the Auckland SailGP event in February.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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But Brunson, as usual, was sublime, wrong-footing the 76ers over and over with his staccato moves and magnetized shots.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Verb
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An office complex in Oakland has been seized by its lender through a foreclosure that serves as a disquieting reminder that financial setbacks continue to haunt commercial properties in the East Bay’s largest city.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Her screams still haunt the building according to some, which explains the faint sounds of a distressed woman that Pierre kept picking up on his headset earlier.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The periodic transaction report the Office of Government Ethics released on May 14 documents 3,642 individual trades made through the account in the first three months of 2026—between $220 million and $750 million in volume at a pace of roughly 60 trades per day.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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When that becomes the focus, conversations between government and providers shift from periodic check-ins to more useful, ongoing course correction grounded in real feedback.—
Caroline Whistler,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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But Araki has shaded in the margins masterfully, with vivid supporting turns by Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs and the now-ubiquitous Charli XCX.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The once ubiquitous Bed Bath & Beyond, with its blue coupon mailers and newspaper inserts, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023, and shuttered stores nationwide.—
Howard Cohen
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Consumers seeking a replacement voucher can visit the recall page on the company’s website, according to the notice.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Considering that teams can bring players into their buildings in their respective cities for pre-draft workouts, attend pro days held by players’ agencies and visit prospects elsewhere, the combine meetings are only a small part of the draft process.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Her grandmother cycles through laughter, shock and repeated disbelief.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The most common reasons cited for detransition were pressure from a parent, harassment or discrimination, and that transitioning was too hard.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Insect Stings Stings from insects such as bees, wasps, ants, and flies are common triggers.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
15 May 2026
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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