as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often
the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable
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By the numbers: 72% of Mecklenburg County would be within a quarter mile of buses with at least 30 minutes frequency.
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Alexandria Sands, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
There is only one hard and fast rule about cleaning frequency because every situation is different.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Finals touches can look like making sure every register works, adding more items to the stands based on their purchase frequency and preparing the outdoor tailgate district in Lot M with food, drinks, games and making sure the live entertainment setup works.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
And while climate change is increasing their frequency and severity, Pyne argues that a society dependent on fossil fuels plays a significant role as well.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Alexandria Sands, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
There is only one hard and fast rule about cleaning frequency because every situation is different.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Finals touches can look like making sure every register works, adding more items to the stands based on their purchase frequency and preparing the outdoor tailgate district in Lot M with food, drinks, games and making sure the live entertainment setup works.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
And while climate change is increasing their frequency and severity, Pyne argues that a society dependent on fossil fuels plays a significant role as well.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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