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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The visit will be Xi’s first to North Korea since 2019, and the latest overture from Beijing to warm a historical but often complicated relationship with its neighbor.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Experts recommend that women have an annual gynecology visit, which often includes a pelvic exam, and a Pap smear once every three years, depending on age and risk factors.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Despite some criticism directed at her mother in the comments, Allie says the exchange reflects a woman constantly juggling responsibilities rather than someone intentionally being difficult.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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People are constantly trying to belittle you.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in restarting that diplomacy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Judges, attorneys, guardians and other court professionals have repeatedly used custody as a cudgel, according to some family court attorneys and advocates, punishing parents for their conduct by limiting their access to their children.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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“Frequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequently. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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