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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As storms that meteorologists once treated as thousand-year events appear more frequently, cities are hunting for workable defenses. Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Orbán frequently used his veto power to stymie efforts to support Kyiv and sanction Moscow. ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026 But these tools frequently oversimplify human capability and fail to capture actual potential. Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026 As the primary points of contact with no political obligations to international leaders, the meetings frequently transition into delicate discussions of public opinion on topics such as democracy, capitalism, immigration, or geopolitics. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026 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 9 Apr. 2026.

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