as in often
many times
our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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Recent Examples of frequently
Hinson, whose parents lived in Tennessee, frequently hitchhiked across the country.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Because pets lack the natural instincts to survive in the wild, this practice frequently exposes them to starvation, extreme weather, vehicle accidents or fatal attacks by wildlife.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
The report’s authors said this lack of financial resilience frequently surfaces as a major logistics and productivity barrier, particularly regarding transportation.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Rushton Skakel was frequently absent.
—Kate Casey, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Because pets lack the natural instincts to survive in the wild, this practice frequently exposes them to starvation, extreme weather, vehicle accidents or fatal attacks by wildlife.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
The report’s authors said this lack of financial resilience frequently surfaces as a major logistics and productivity barrier, particularly regarding transportation.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Rushton Skakel was frequently absent.
—Kate Casey, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequently
Adverb
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Texas Monthly and other publications have long employed dedicated barbecue writers who document pitmasters, smokehouses and regional traditions with the same seriousness often given to fine dining.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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These are often updates on dates, challenges, recoupling ceremonies and new contestants arriving.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Place the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom does not touch the water, and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 160 degrees.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Without Clear Priorities, Philanthropy Easily Becomes Reactive Most affluent families are approached constantly for funding.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Nor did the sale of Guehi for £20m and Glasner repeatedly rocking the boat.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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All of them fought unsuccessfully to end the oversight arrangement — repeatedly coming close, only to watch the department once again become embroiled in scandal.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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“Frequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequently. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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