as in often
many times
our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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Recent Examples of frequently
Aka men are frequently observed within arms reach of their infants and take a lead role in raising them.
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Darby Saxbe, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Africa has the world’s highest road traffic fatality rate despite accounting for only about 3% of the global vehicle population, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, with buses and other public transport vehicles frequently involved in major crashes.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Piping plovers have frequently nested at Montrose Beach since 2019.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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Darby Saxbe, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Africa has the world’s highest road traffic fatality rate despite accounting for only about 3% of the global vehicle population, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, with buses and other public transport vehicles frequently involved in major crashes.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Piping plovers have frequently nested at Montrose Beach since 2019.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequently
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Most people choose to fly into Aspen airport, but that too can be hit or miss, with flights often being canceled and diverted due to weather conditions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Wilson was most often seen behind his fence (with his face mostly obscured), offering moral guidance and wisdom to Tim and the rest of the Taylor family.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Its dark terrain is constantly changing due to lava flows from Kilauea or Mauna Loa – two of the most active volcanoes in the world, according to the National Park Service website.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Once installed, the grass is monitored constantly.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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Trump has repeatedly praised Pakistan’s defense chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, who has emerged as a key interlocutor in negotiations between the US and Iran.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Bass also accused Raman of repeatedly opposing efforts to address encampments near schools and increase police staffing.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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“Frequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequently. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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