as in rarely
not often
their grandparents were disappointed that they visited so infrequently
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Recent Examples of infrequently
Too infrequently discussed as a part of Monroe’s story is the fact of her intensive study of method acting with the Actors Studio’s Lee Strasberg.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026
But round after round, these riders would scupper their chances with a rail – not infrequently at the very last fence.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2026
The key is to water deeply but infrequently, making sure soil is soaked to a 12-18 inch depth.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Master a Watering Routine Water your snake plants deeply but infrequently, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Set a reminder to open the bags or bins and fluff them out from time to time, especially if they’re used infrequently.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The guard frequency is used infrequently by pilots and controllers because it is reserved for emergencies.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
To develop deep roots, water it deeply and infrequently and let the soil dry out between waterings.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Always water deeply but infrequently.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026
But round after round, these riders would scupper their chances with a rail – not infrequently at the very last fence.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2026
The key is to water deeply but infrequently, making sure soil is soaked to a 12-18 inch depth.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Master a Watering Routine Water your snake plants deeply but infrequently, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Set a reminder to open the bags or bins and fluff them out from time to time, especially if they’re used infrequently.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The guard frequency is used infrequently by pilots and controllers because it is reserved for emergencies.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
To develop deep roots, water it deeply and infrequently and let the soil dry out between waterings.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Always water deeply but infrequently.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infrequently
Adverb
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Thanks to the sheer size of the Grumeti Reserves and the limited development within, wildlife sightings tend to be excellent and rarely shared with other vehicles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Lowbrow sources such as Sunday funnies, B movies, and advertisements are present but are more diffuse, rarely coalescing into obvious quotation.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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Pacific storms seldom hit land Unlike storms in the Atlantic basin, the vast majority – roughly 85% to 90% – of storms that form in the Pacific don't ever threaten land and often spin harmlessly out to sea.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Refreshingly, the name Tilly Norwood was seldom uttered, and that alone struck many attendees as progress.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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“Infrequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrequently. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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