as in visiting
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 frequenting
The hotel draws corporate execs, Four Seasons loyalists, celebs in town for the annual film fest, and locals frequenting the bar, restaurant, or spa.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Along the West Coast, Gen Zers are frequenting malls more, with California being the top state with a 62% gain in foot traffic, Furman said.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Much of the corresponding community of songwriters and bands centered around a tiny tavern-style bar in Eagle Rock called the Fable, which Perry began frequenting.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Is frequenting estate sales a form of entertainment for them?
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Born into a family of drag racers, Headrick grew up frequenting a track about 30 minutes from his childhood home in Braidwood, Ill.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Morrison — who’s opening the concept with his wife, Monica — said it’s named after the owl that’s been frequenting his backyard since his sons were born.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
So instead of criticizing yourself for frequenting the same place over and over again, lean into it even more.
—Ellen O’Brien, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
The site has become a common thread between perpetrators of mass violence, CBS News has previously reported, with several other school shooters frequenting the site.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Along the West Coast, Gen Zers are frequenting malls more, with California being the top state with a 62% gain in foot traffic, Furman said.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Much of the corresponding community of songwriters and bands centered around a tiny tavern-style bar in Eagle Rock called the Fable, which Perry began frequenting.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Is frequenting estate sales a form of entertainment for them?
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Born into a family of drag racers, Headrick grew up frequenting a track about 30 minutes from his childhood home in Braidwood, Ill.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Morrison — who’s opening the concept with his wife, Monica — said it’s named after the owl that’s been frequenting his backyard since his sons were born.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
So instead of criticizing yourself for frequenting the same place over and over again, lean into it even more.
—Ellen O’Brien, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
The site has become a common thread between perpetrators of mass violence, CBS News has previously reported, with several other school shooters frequenting the site.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequenting
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But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Voters can find more information about how to vote and see what else will be on their ballots by visiting the Missouri Secretary of State’s website.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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In addition to wandering tourists, expect to see theater crew, set designers, actors, and matronly sensei in pastel kimonos and big, pinned up hairdos haunting the vicinity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The almost-haunting minute-and-a-half trailer begs the question — is Mulligan’s Lindsay happy with Isaac’s Josh.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Frequenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequenting. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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