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
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
To accurately reflect the varied lives and circumstances of Americans, researchers need large sample sizes and more frequent sampling.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies frequent the unusual blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This was just one of many quarrels between the two that grew more frequent.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
To accurately reflect the varied lives and circumstances of Americans, researchers need large sample sizes and more frequent sampling.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Today, it’s frequented by locals before exams or important business meetings.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies frequent the unusual blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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Contingent income notes offer periodic income—say, 9% annually—as long as the underlying asset or index doesn’t fall below a preset barrier.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Businesses in leisure and hospitality across the country reported fewer Canadian tourists, in part a response to Trump’s policies, according to the Federal Reserve’s periodic survey of businesses across the country.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For example, the fires in New Jersey this week have been part of trend: So far in 2025, New Jersey has experienced nearly twice as many wildfires as usual.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Oil Shampoo Add a few drops of rosemary oil to your shampoo and wash your hair as usual.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The movie’s soundtrack is a stress-inducing blend of haunting chorals, hypnotic drones, and warm acoustic guitars — a study in weirdness that does nothing to ground the chaotic visuals.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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The backstory of the new Big Bad Wolf takes riders into a bustling Bavarian village during the eerily quiet Festival of the Silent Bells, the annual event that honors the haunting history of a terrifying wolf attack 41 years ago when the original coaster opened.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Larger berries, like the company’s jumbo blueberries that are two to three times the size of a regular blueberry, also have a longer shelf life.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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Still in regular contact with his two now-teenagers by his fashion designer ex-wife, Georgina Chapman, Weinstein had wanted to shield them from the fact of his cancer.—
Phoebe Eaton,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This development mirrors the revolutionary vision of personal computing, suggesting a future where AI agents could become as ubiquitous as desktop computers. 2.—
Gaurav Pathak,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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And although offal may never become as ubiquitous as muscle meat in American diets, more people eating organ meats could come with some positives.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Many face trouble in getting to a hospital, given the burden of travel, the exhaustion of prolonged treatments, and the emotional strain of needing to visit medical facilities constantly, all while not knowing what the future holds.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Stroll through the downtown area while shopping at boutiques, spend an afternoon at the winery, or visit an art gallery or pottery studio.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Abrego Garcia left his home in El Salvador in 2011 at the age of sixteen after a local gang extorted his family's business, threatened to rape and kill his sisters, and made repeated threats on his life, according to immigration court filings.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, a study using a combination of computer simulations and laboratory tests showed how repeated deposition of magnesium and calcium layers followed by dissolution of parts of the crystal, removing so the surplus calcium, can create stable dolomite near ambient conditions.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On the flip side, research suggests sedentary lifestyles—which may be more common among people who live in less walkable neighborhoods—can lead to high cholesterol and high blood pressure, raising the risk of stroke or heart attack.6 Inactivity can have consequences beyond heart health, too.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Rock, Georgia's leading prosecutor for animal crimes, told USA TODAY that dog fighting rings are more common than people think.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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