as in often
many times
our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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Recent Examples of frequently
Law enforcement officials frequently draw virtual fences around areas of interest and require Google to identify every cellphone in the area using cell location history.
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Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Words appearing frequently in the Executive Order— ‘mother,’ ‘father,’ ‘lawful,’ ‘temporary’— are absent from the Clause.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Many structures are built with substandard materials, and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Conclusion Conversations about AI frequently focus on technology, automation, and skills development.
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Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Words appearing frequently in the Executive Order— ‘mother,’ ‘father,’ ‘lawful,’ ‘temporary’— are absent from the Clause.
—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Many structures are built with substandard materials, and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Conclusion Conversations about AI frequently focus on technology, automation, and skills development.
—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequently
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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Carpet shampoos often have a strong fragrance, which can irritate those sensitive to scent.
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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The show follows the titular Shaun, who lives on a quiet British farm with his flock and is constantly trying to add excitement to their quaint lifestyles, often causing trouble for their farmer and the sheepdog Bitzer.
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Trump has repeatedly maligned Haitian immigrants, including falsely accusing the Haitians who are living in Ohio of eating people's pets.
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That meant fewer shots on target and a lot more fouls with players crashing on the pitch repeatedly.
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“Frequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequently. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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