1
as in periodic
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
our local multiplex usually has frequent showings of blockbusters, with starting times about every half hour
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2
as in usual
often observed or encountered
finches are frequent sights in this part of the country
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as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often
like their counterparts elsewhere, the town's teenagers like to frequent the local malls
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Recent Examples of frequent
Alexandra Moore, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
Gallbladder attacks can become more frequent over time, and delaying treatment increases the risk of complications like cholecystitis or bile duct infections.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Blanca De Almandoz, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025
Still a celebrity hangout, it was frequented by Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, and e.e. cummings.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The Statue of Liberty became a frequent motif Guantánamo artists deployed to communicate the betrayal of U.S. laws and ideals.
—Alexandra Moore, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
Gallbladder attacks can become more frequent over time, and delaying treatment increases the risk of complications like cholecystitis or bile duct infections.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
The actor used to frequent the archives of major couture houses in search of historical treasures long before the Kardashians came up with the same idea.
—Blanca De Almandoz, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025
Still a celebrity hangout, it was frequented by Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, and e.e. cummings.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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The central tower would be subject to periodic observation by the public.—
Kelsey McKinney,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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Experts explained why this method may make the egg more nutritious and provided tips for trying periodic cooking at home.—
Korin Miller,
Health,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And of course Taylor Swift was there as usual to cheer on her boyfriend Travis Kelce.—
Jane Tyska,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Automakers typically design models for seven-year life cycles, at a usual cost of about $1 billion.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
9 Feb. 2025
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On Thursday night, in honor of Valentine’s Day, Cosmopolitan magazine hosted its inaugural Love Ball party in partnership with Bumble and The Standard, High Line at fashion’s longtime party haunt, Boom.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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Yearwood gave a preview of the as-of-yet-untitled project with a show at Nashville’s intimate songwriter haunt, the Bluebird Cafe, on Wednesday (Feb. 12).—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs finished 11th in the NFL with a regular season point differential of plus-59, according to StatMuse, while the Eagles finished second with a point differential of plus-160.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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But part of being a false nine involves occasionally moving into the positions that a regular No 9 might occupy.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Maps are ubiquitous – on phones, in-flight and car displays, and in textbooks the world over.—
Christine Leuenberger,
The Conversation,
7 Feb. 2025
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About 40% of kids age 8-12 use social media, while usage by teens age 13-18 is nearly ubiquitous.—
Rich Lowry,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Now, users can visit TikTok's official download page and install its Android Package Kit directly onto their devices.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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However, the foreign ministers from the Arab countries Rubio will visit already sent a letter to him earlier this month detailing their willingness to work with the Trump administration on a two-state solution, which the secretary has all but dismissed.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, the senator made repeated comments about diversity efforts.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2025
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Only one of them, Jamie Baker of JP Morgan, asked CEO Robert Isom to respond to repeated mentions by United CEO Scott Kirby that American underperforms its two peers.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Consider Pet Safety Most cactuses are non-toxic to pets, but succulents are a mixed bag, and some common succulents aren’t safe for pets.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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Relatively obscure Thracian art, for all its muscular power and authority, is a sobering reminder of our common fragility.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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