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
Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
These iconic oceanic predators frequent the coasts, harbors and nearby open ocean as part of their migration patterns.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Jessica Sager, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Catch up quick: The vice president and his wife, Usha, mostly laid low around Del Ray — while Usha Vance frequented the local coffee shop Gustave Boulangerie for her mocha fix, the couple was never spotted at neighborhood gatherings in the community, neighbors told Axios.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
But a report released in February found that this plan may no longer be viable due to the rate of sea level rise and frequent droughts, which reporter Jon Hurdle covered for ICN earlier this month.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
These iconic oceanic predators frequent the coasts, harbors and nearby open ocean as part of their migration patterns.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Another psychiatrist, James Allen, reportedly told O'Neill that Manson and his followers frequented the clinic often for STD screenings and pregnancy tests and that Manson was required to go to the clinic as a condition of his parole at the time.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Catch up quick: The vice president and his wife, Usha, mostly laid low around Del Ray — while Usha Vance frequented the local coffee shop Gustave Boulangerie for her mocha fix, the couple was never spotted at neighborhood gatherings in the community, neighbors told Axios.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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And in spite of market turbulence caused by Mr. Trump's tariff threats, some experts think stocks are likely to gain strength in the months to come, although not without periodic bouts of volatility.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other income, net, increased to $2.2 million, largely due to net periodic pension benefits.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Billboard Artist aims to showcase musicians from fresh, unexpected angles going beyond their usual image to create something truly special.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2025
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But the dark clouds, in the form of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, are more ominous than usual.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Even when the ghosts of his past return to haunt him, he’s shown reflective, and by all accounts, mature — the polar opposite of the first few games.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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But the moment that will undoubtedly haunt Spaun in his future dreams is what happened on the 17th hole, the second of the playoff.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Lincoln-Way Central had a tougher regular season last spring but went a round deeper in the playoffs, finishing 11-6-3 with another loss to Andrew in a sectional final.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers open the regular season against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, with tickets at a premium for the two-game series that begins Tuesday in the wee hours of the morning on the East Coast.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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As most of you probably know, Arm is near ubiquitous in the automotive, mobile, High-Performance Computing (HPC), and Internet of Things markets.—
Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The child is not a resident of the neighborhood and was visiting his grandmother at the time of the incident.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Wen: Everyone should regularly visit their primary care provider, at least once a year.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The pitcher has not made an appearance in a regular-season game since 2022 due to repeated injuries.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2025
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For decades, extreme weather events have been increasing in number and destructiveness, providing repeated reminders of the urgency of addressing climate change’s costs to our economy and financial system.—
John Kostyack,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection that can affect any part of the body but is most commonly seen in the legs and feet.—
Josephine Hessert,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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Do Your Homework One of the most common mistakes in prospect outreach is not understanding potential customers’ specific needs and challenges.—
Jim Becker,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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