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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Hercules C-130s are frequently used in Colombia to transport troops as part of the military's operations amid a six-decade-long internal conflict that has claimed more than 450,000 lives. Luis Jaime Acosta, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026 In health care settings, speech-language pathologists frequently see swallowing problems among older adults recovering from illness or managing chronic conditions. Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026 Medical dramas that tap into this high-stress environment frequently get rewarded with statuettes, eyeballs, and endless season renewals, and anyone entering the world of writer-director Petra Volpe’s Late Shift will immediately feel right at home. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026 According to flight tracking website FlightAware, the plane frequently flew between Monterey and Truckee Tahoe Airport, which was about 15 miles north of the crash site. Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 2026.

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