1
as in periodic
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
our local multiplex usually has frequent showings of blockbusters, with starting times about every half hour
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2
as in usual
often observed or encountered
finches are frequent sights in this part of the country
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as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often
like their counterparts elsewhere, the town's teenagers like to frequent the local malls
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as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often
the frequentness and the fierceness of the storms that winter were unprecedented
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Recent Examples of frequent
Rance Collins, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Sponsors were hesitant to read much into Polis’ slightly more frequent use of his veto pen than in prior years.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
Of the thousands of men who frequented the Boston-area services, the cases of more than 30 of them were heard in court in Cambridge in March.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
Her life had long been marred with addiction, career, personal, and financial issues, but her frequent comebacks cemented her status as a kind of vulnerable warrior.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Sponsors were hesitant to read much into Polis’ slightly more frequent use of his veto pen than in prior years.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Verb
Locals frequented it to make use of its dance hall, and its clandestine operations during Prohibition lend it even more cachet.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
Of the thousands of men who frequented the Boston-area services, the cases of more than 30 of them were heard in court in Cambridge in March.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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Modern belt drive systems, such as those from Gates, are made of a complex mixture of materials (above) that provide a service life far longer than a chain, operate in near silence, and require little to no maintenance, apart from periodic tension adjustments.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The suit claims the Trump administration’s decision to cut short the duration of immigration and work authorizations for Haitians was done in violation of immigration law and without the proper periodic review that the TPS statute requires.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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New customers in eligible states can complete these steps to make a larger bet than usual on horse racing: Create an account through the links on this page to activate the best FanDuel promo code offer for the Belmont Stakes.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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His usual pulpit spot was changed this Sunday morning at Mount Gilead Baptist Church.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Upon return to the city, he is haunted by memories of the death of his socialite best friend only months before; the investigation into what happened is ongoing, tabloids report.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Idyllic getaways unravel into haunting mysteries, exposing the sinister secrets lurking beneath sunlit shores, mountain retreats and bustling boardwalks; Jessica Biel narrates.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
31 May 2025
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Details and deep dives Hoenig and her colleagues analyzed the survey data each year and put out detailed reports on the prevalence of mental health problems and substance use.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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One year later, the Primetime Emmy Awards launched its first reality-centric category — Outstanding Reality Program — but as the prevalence of reality TV kept growing, so did the Emmy opportunities.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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In discussing her relationship with Combs, Jane said her decision to agree to her first freak-off with Combs led to regular encounters in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and Turks and Caicos.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Meanwhile, on social media, videos about two-thousands diet culture have become regular viral fare.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Reflective writing, another recent trend, is practically ubiquitous in medical schools and residency programs, and there is some evidence that writing may make doctors more empathetic and observant.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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Smart lawn mowers certainly aren't as ubiquitous as their indoor, floor-cleaning counterparts, and there are several good reasons for that.—
John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The Norwalk Seaport Association and the Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society announced a trio of five-hour cruises to visit two of Connecticut’s most iconic lighthouses: Greens Ledge and Sheffield Island, according to the groups.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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In Thailand, Timbuktu only sends guests to elephant sanctuaries that their teams have personally visited and that are committed to safe and sustainable practices.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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But in recent decades, climate change has created warmer, drier conditions that are increasing the frequency of wildfires and lengthening the season.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Levi’s said targeting consumers with messages at the right time and initiatives like marketing deep linking is helping to increase shopping frequency.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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