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
Nik Popli, Time, 30 May 2025
But frequent policy shifts and developments have been muddying the picture.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Lisa Lucas, New York Times, 16 May 2025
So was Michael Gross, whose new tell-all will be about St. Barts and the stars and billionaires who frequent its beaches.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025
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Adjective
But some critics have noted his erratic behavior, such as his Nazi-like gesture at a rally, garbled answers during interviews, and frequent insults of top Trump officials.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 May 2025
But frequent policy shifts and developments have been muddying the picture.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Verb
The work, which dominates a route frequented by commuters, seems designed to be viewed consistently by the same people across seasons and years.
—Lisa Lucas, New York Times, 16 May 2025
So was Michael Gross, whose new tell-all will be about St. Barts and the stars and billionaires who frequent its beaches.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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Modern belt drive systems, such as those from Gates, are made of a complex mixture of materials (above) that provide a service life far longer than a chain, operate in near silence, and require little to no maintenance, apart from periodic tension adjustments.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The suit claims the Trump administration’s decision to cut short the duration of immigration and work authorizations for Haitians was done in violation of immigration law and without the proper periodic review that the TPS statute requires.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Recruiters are no longer confined to hiring in the same usual saturated areas, benefiting emerging tech hubs.—
Nacho De Marco,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Despite being one of the pre-tournament favorites, the Northern Irishman performed poorly in the event, which many attribute to his need to play with a different driver than usual.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Upon return to the city, he is haunted by memories of the death of his socialite best friend only months before; the investigation into what happened is ongoing, tabloids report.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Idyllic getaways unravel into haunting mysteries, exposing the sinister secrets lurking beneath sunlit shores, mountain retreats and bustling boardwalks; Jessica Biel narrates.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, on social media, videos about two-thousands diet culture have become regular viral fare.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The regular season must end sooner to be held before school lets out or the problems will continue.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Reflective writing, another recent trend, is practically ubiquitous in medical schools and residency programs, and there is some evidence that writing may make doctors more empathetic and observant.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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Smart lawn mowers certainly aren't as ubiquitous as their indoor, floor-cleaning counterparts, and there are several good reasons for that.—
John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2025
Verb
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In a video shared to TikTok on May 19, content creator Mister Lewis visits the restaurant and asks what the most expensive cocktail is.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle Experts believe the walls were remains of pillar foundations.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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But the plan has, so far, failed due to repeated challenges in Italian courts.—
Llazar Semini,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Chitralekha Zutshi, a professor of history at William & Mary, notes that the desire for autonomy by groups in the region has resulted in numerous independence movements and repeated uprisings.—
Matt Williams,
The Conversation,
7 May 2025
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Two years later, JPMorgan Chase hired her away, but not as chief sustainability officer, a role common at most large investment banks around the world and a position already filled at JPMorgan.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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But Tranter and Bartlett said Trump may settle roughly into this range of having an approval rating between 43 percent and 47 percent given the intense polarization of the country, as has been common in the past couple administrations.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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