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
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
To accurately reflect the varied lives and circumstances of Americans, researchers need large sample sizes and more frequent sampling.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies frequent the unusual blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This was just one of many quarrels between the two that grew more frequent.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
To accurately reflect the varied lives and circumstances of Americans, researchers need large sample sizes and more frequent sampling.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Today, it’s frequented by locals before exams or important business meetings.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies frequent the unusual blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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Businesses in leisure and hospitality across the country reported fewer Canadian tourists, in part a response to Trump’s policies, according to the Federal Reserve’s periodic survey of businesses across the country.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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Contingent income notes offer periodic income—say, 9% annually—as long as the underlying asset or index doesn’t fall below a preset barrier.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For example, the fires in New Jersey this week have been part of trend: So far in 2025, New Jersey has experienced nearly twice as many wildfires as usual.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Oil Shampoo Add a few drops of rosemary oil to your shampoo and wash your hair as usual.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Moyes was witnessing a familiar failing come back to haunt Everton.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Ever since Harry brought up Rusby following his brief encounter with him at the nursing home, the corrupt guard has haunted Kev.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Research suggests that regular cannabis users often have a lower waist circumference and may be less likely to be obese, which could contribute to better glycemic control and overall health.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Larger berries, like the company’s jumbo blueberries that are two to three times the size of a regular blueberry, also have a longer shelf life.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The once notoriously secretive Ministry of State Security now commands a massive following on Chinese social media, with near-daily commentaries, short videos or even comic strips sounding the alarm about supposedly ubiquitous threats to the country.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Liberty Mutual has a ubiquitous presence on television, and Jenna Lebel, Liberty Mutual’s CMO for its U.S. retail markets, believes the high engagement of women’s sports fans will be incredibly beneficial for both sides.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2025
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Many face trouble in getting to a hospital, given the burden of travel, the exhaustion of prolonged treatments, and the emotional strain of needing to visit medical facilities constantly, all while not knowing what the future holds.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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As a result, Canadian airlines have reduced seat capacity to the U.S., and Palm Springs has hung love letters in its streets to try to tempt Canadians to visit.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Abrego Garcia left his home in El Salvador in 2011 at the age of sixteen after a local gang extorted his family's business, threatened to rape and kill his sisters, and made repeated threats on his life, according to immigration court filings.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, a study using a combination of computer simulations and laboratory tests showed how repeated deposition of magnesium and calcium layers followed by dissolution of parts of the crystal, removing so the surplus calcium, can create stable dolomite near ambient conditions.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Then the clams disappeared Nov. 29, 2021 Sparkman warned against taking common species for granted.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Rock, Georgia's leading prosecutor for animal crimes, told USA TODAY that dog fighting rings are more common than people think.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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