FREQUENTLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

frequently

adverb

ˈfrē-kwənt-lē

Definition of frequently

as in often

many times our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking

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Recent Examples of frequently That can be particularly difficult because legacy businesses frequently have the strongest internal advocates. — Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Former Chiefs right tackle Mitchell Schwartz has been asked frequently about Simmons. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 At some point in your life, making connections was likely something that happened quite frequently. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026 Some of the ferries cost as much as a subway trip—and run almost as frequently. — Riza Cruz, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequently

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It is often referred to as the last colonial conflict in Africa.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Others who express hesitation or opposition to bans often cite the risk of sending people who are dependent on 7-OH into withdrawal, and potentially leading them to other, more dangerous substances.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

So there’s not that much to happen in the last two-thirds of the drama than for your ribs to be constantly nudged with the idea of how easily the most respectable citizens among us will give in to modest proposals and, indeed, murder.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
There’s more than just blackening bananas; electrodes embedded in the fruit transmit electrical signals into sound and light tones that constantly shift.

— Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of constantly

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Russia has repeatedly hit Ukrainian trains, shopping malls, supermarkets and gas stations, among other sites, keeping civilians on edge.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Guests have reported footsteps in the attic, the feeling of someone stroking their face, a shower rode repeatedly flying off the wall and loud noises from outside the front door when no one is there.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

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