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 Treatment often begins more frequently before shifting to a maintenance schedule. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 Oct. 2026 Pack with intention Ayoub frequently sees people underestimate the value of proper packing supplies and trying to fit too much into a flimsy container. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 There are 22 quarterbacks who have been under pressure more frequently, per PFF, and Next Gen Stats ranks the Chiefs as the third-least pressured team in the league. — Sam McDowell 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 Family friend Nicole Eller said Roberts frequently went to the house to help during the pregnancy of her niece and neighbor, Angelina Stone. — CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequently

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Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Colbert also asked Gerwig about the role of faith in her filmmaking, a fitting topic for a discussion about Lewis’ work, which often explored theological issues.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of often

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The October 2025 cease-fire plan freed the last remaining Israeli hostages and ostensibly ended hostilities, but Israel continues to constantly strike targets in Gaza, often killing civilians, including some 300 children in the past year.

— KHALED ELGINDY, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
Onstage, Slayyyter, whose real name is Catherine Grace Garner, is a force, constantly moving around the stage, thrashing her head along to the music and screaming the lyrics to her songs.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of constantly

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Pillay has repeatedly rebuffed critics who accused her of antisemitism or turning a blind eye to the Hamas attacks in Israel.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Foreign policy emerged as another major point of contention, particularly when moderator Rick Albin repeatedly pressed el Sayed to say whether Israel or Iran posed the greater threat to the United States.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

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