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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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The disease was deeply contagious and caused horrific suffering to those afflicted, so public assemblies—like theater shows and bear-baiting fights—were frequently canceled to help slow the spread. Nathan Smith, Time, 26 Nov. 2025 Related Stories Goldbridge’s videos, which frequently go viral, thanks to his honest reactions to the highs and lows of football fandom, also comprise live watch-alongs at major sporting events such as the Men’s Euros, World Cup, Premier League, Champions League and Baller League. Mark Sutherland, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025 When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Nov. 2025 Spiciness was frequently toned down, cost was taken into account (there were suggested substitutes for saffron, for instance). JSTOR Daily, 26 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2025.

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