as in often
many times
our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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Recent Examples of frequently
Because errors constantly occurred and changes were frequently made to the code, Hamilton sometimes edited the printout by hand by sealing excess holes with clear tape or piercing missing ones in the paper tape with a sharp pencil.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
On Tuesday, Clarke’s team shared a tribute to the fan favorite, who donated money and frequently volunteered in the Memphis community.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The birds are currently in a developmental period, during which they're expected to stand longer and more frequently.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
On Tuesday, Clarke’s team shared a tribute to the fan favorite, who donated money and frequently volunteered in the Memphis community.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The birds are currently in a developmental period, during which they're expected to stand longer and more frequently.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequently
Adverb
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The seats being full for the national anthem at each of their home playoff games is a sight not often seen at Southern California sporting events.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Stir in the butter until melted, add the garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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But, but, but … Steyer seems to be the most committed environmentalist of the bunch, despite, as his opponents repeatedly point out, having made part of his fortune investing in fossil fuel and coal companies and private prisons.—
Robin Abcarian,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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“Frequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequently. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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