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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
Verb
-
There are nearby fishing villages that are definitely worth visiting, but no other places to stay within a 30-minute drive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
-
The Royals partied in the visiting clubhouse at Atlanta.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Even a spontaneous side order of roasted carrots with pomegranate yogurt is haunting me, in a wonderful way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
-
However, new beginnings are hard to get when the past and your family's name keep haunting you.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Frequenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequenting. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
