as in rarely
not often
their grandparents were disappointed that they visited so infrequently
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Recent Examples of infrequently
To develop deep roots, water it deeply and infrequently and let the soil dry out between waterings.
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Always water deeply but infrequently.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Jeff Boyes, then a 14-year veteran of the department, was a SWAT team member, which was sent on calls infrequently.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
It is found growing at elevations from sea level to 5,000 feet but is infrequently encountered in the nursery trade.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
As a senior adviser, Schumaker was around the big league clubhouse infrequently last season.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
If You Ever Encounter One Oarfish strandings do happen, though infrequently.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
What to Know If You Ever Spot One Oarfish strandings do happen, though infrequently.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The company positioned the treatment as particularly relevant for garments that are washed infrequently or need specialty cleaning, such as performance apparel or dry-clean-only garments, where reducing wash frequency can extend product life.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Always water deeply but infrequently.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Jeff Boyes, then a 14-year veteran of the department, was a SWAT team member, which was sent on calls infrequently.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
It is found growing at elevations from sea level to 5,000 feet but is infrequently encountered in the nursery trade.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
As a senior adviser, Schumaker was around the big league clubhouse infrequently last season.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
If You Ever Encounter One Oarfish strandings do happen, though infrequently.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
What to Know If You Ever Spot One Oarfish strandings do happen, though infrequently.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The company positioned the treatment as particularly relevant for garments that are washed infrequently or need specialty cleaning, such as performance apparel or dry-clean-only garments, where reducing wash frequency can extend product life.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infrequently
Adverb
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While his commercial passengers might recognize his face, the King said at the time that he rarely gets identified from his cockpit announcements.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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But governments in authoritarian and one-party states rarely take a hands-off approach — especially when the business belongs to a sitting president.—
Bernard Condon,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Kids are welcome here but are seldom seen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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According to Bilmes, war spending calculations seldom touch on long-term expenditures, particularly the cost of disability benefits to veterans.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Infrequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrequently. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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