infrequently

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Recent Examples of infrequently Mowing Too Close Most people consider mowing a chore and want to mow as infrequently as possible. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 While Galliano attends only infrequently, his creations are well worn by celebrity guests of the event, including famously by Princess Diana. Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Consumers may purchase premium equipment with ambitious intentions, only to use it infrequently if setup, storage or transportation becomes burdensome. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The Southern Hills Drive neighborhood might not be the first destination for house buyers searching for a dream home, but residents are so loyal to the district that properties on the peaceful streets are infrequently listed for sale. Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 3 Aug. 2026 The statute, which dates back to the Civil War, has historically been used infrequently. Meg Anderson, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 Johnson recommends watering deeply but infrequently, and aerating the soil to relieve compaction. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 Despite its popularity, the Air Jordan 16 Retro has been infrequently seen in reissue form. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 July 2026 Research on how rage specifically affects women’s careers is thin, partly because research on women’s occupational health during midlife is thin across the board, and partly because rage so infrequently has been studied on its own. Dr. Sarah Berg, Time, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infrequently
Adverb
  • Creditors rarely challenge such plans because most disputes are resolved earlier.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the game, a rare correct call from the league's officials, then took it upon herself to demonstrate beautifully why the WNBA is rarely taken seriously.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • These days it is seldom seen, with scouting resource and social media so prevalent, for the majority to be so unaware of the next young talent.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • While the group is nominally focused on promoting the relationship between the United States and Israel, its advertising focus seldom mentions Israel.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Infrequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrequently. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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