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frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
Synonyms of frequentlynext
: 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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Some of the bulldozer activity appears related to clearing the aid route, which was frequently littered with boxes and debris. Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025 Supervisory Special Agent Zacharia Baldwin said scammers frequently use urgency and fear to pressure victims into giving up personal information. Peter D'oench, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025 The holiday season often means there will be gatherings of family and friends, frequently at people’s homes. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025 When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 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 5 Dec. 2025.

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