as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable

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Recent Examples of frequency Additionally, aluminum’s durability ensures a longer lifespan for the chair, reducing the frequency of replacements and further minimizing environmental impact. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Franklin observed communications trends, noting, for instance, which cities Philadelphians wrote to most often and in turn increased the frequency of inter-city deliveries to encourage their correspondence. Sarah Prager, JSTOR Daily, 12 Mar. 2025 Which states are getting the most scam toll texts? McAfee also researched the frequency at which certain regions are receiving the texts and the results show a high concentration in major cities and metro areas. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 Fruits Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can improve asthma symptoms and lower the frequency of asthma attacks. Daniel More, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frequency

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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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