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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By bypassing the hazardous waters around the Stad peninsula, the tunnel will eliminate the need for navigating its frequently rough seas and powerful currents. David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 Well aware that many American designers aren’t rushing to dress Trump, as was the case in 2017 when several like Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs publicly said so, Pierre frequently shops retail in New York City to find options for her. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025 Eliminating taxes on earnings from tips is especially popular with young adults A pledge to exclude workers’ tips from federal taxes came up frequently on the campaign trail and was also embraced by Trump’s opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 Factors Influencing Washing Frequency Material Type The outer and inner fabrics of your coat or jacket don't influence how frequently it should be washed but do make a huge difference in how the coat is cleaned. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 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 Jan. 2025.

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