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
Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Farina points out that some of the lifestyle factors that can increase the risk of dementia, such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, are becoming more frequent in young people.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
Police said the remains may belong to a man named Ben who frequented the East Colfax Avenue and I-225 corridors before his death.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Here’s a recommendation from another fellow Middle East frequent traveler.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Farina points out that some of the lifestyle factors that can increase the risk of dementia, such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, are becoming more frequent in young people.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
Verb
The grounds are frequented by not only those with ties to the bombing, but groups of young students.
—Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
Police said the remains may belong to a man named Ben who frequented the East Colfax Avenue and I-225 corridors before his death.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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Most hardware wallets, for example, require periodic internet connectivity for transaction signing, as every blockchain transaction requires input from the blockchain.—
Lior Lamesh,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Guest chefs have pop-ups quarterly, and periodic special dining experiences are also on the menu.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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No doubt this has had an impact on his play in the second major of the season, where his driving has been far from his usual quality.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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No defense adjustments to deal with Collier and Arike inconsistent freelancing as usual.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Former detainees speak of haunting nightmares, paralyzing panic attacks, and an inability to function.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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But Annabelle is also haunted by terrifying dreams — ones where her family are affected — and which Annabelle soon realizes aren’t just figments of her imagination, but premonitions of what’s to come.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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However, according to this study, after the age of 60, women’s risk and prevalence of hypertension eventually exceed that of men.1 Is Eating One Banana a Day Enough?—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2025
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With the prevalence of side gigs and freelance work in today’s economy, many people are small-business owners without even realizing it.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Both the long and regular size women's 30 bags are on sale.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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This time, there’s the weight of expectations for Journalism, again ridden by regular jockey Umberto Rispoli, with the pressure on.—
Stephen Whyno,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Beyond the fact that using AI tools to write is generally frowned upon and considered to be unethical, AI writing has become so ubiquitous that using AI or modeling one’s work off of it is a surefire way to make your materials blend into a sea of other cookie-cutter essays.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This is story about untangling the mysteries as to why something so ubiquitous – and seemingly endless – could be on the cusp of disappearing entirely.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The four European leaders jointly visited Kyiv last week and have been calling for Trump to back new sanctions on Russia.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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However, our grief was at its peak when friends from Canine Companions came to visit and said another release dog needed a home.—
Dean Koontz,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Headaches: Chiropractic neck adjustments may help reduce the severity and frequency of certain headaches, such as cervicogenic headaches (originating in the neck).—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
12 May 2025
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By supporting a healthy gut microbiome, probiotics may reduce the frequency and severity of acne breakouts by strengthening the skin's barrier and controlling inflammation.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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