frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
: at frequent or short intervals
the list is updated frequently

Examples of frequently in a Sentence

our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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In the study, those who used AI frequently were less likely to perceive an AI-using candidate as lazy. ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025 Social and economic pressures frequently compel Black women to alter their appearance to conform to white beauty standards, said study co-author Janette Robinson Flint, executive director of Black Women for Wellness. Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 8 May 2025 The couple made their first public appearance together when they were seen kissing at a Beyoncé concert and have stepped out together more frequently in the last year, including at the Golden Globes, the BAFTAs and the Oscars this winter and an NBA game in Los Angeles in April. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 May 2025 The Trump administration has frequently brought emergency appeals to the Supreme Court, insisting federal district judges are improperly stymying the president’s agenda. Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for frequently

Word History

Etymology

see frequent entry 2

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frequently was in 1531

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“Frequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequently. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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