as in rarely
not often
their grandparents were disappointed that they visited so infrequently
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Recent Examples of infrequently
It is found growing at elevations from sea level to 5,000 feet but is infrequently encountered in the nursery trade.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
As a senior adviser, Schumaker was around the big league clubhouse infrequently last season.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
If You Ever Encounter One Oarfish strandings do happen, though infrequently.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
What to Know If You Ever Spot One Oarfish strandings do happen, though infrequently.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
In guest rooms that are infrequently used, curtains can be washed twice a year.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
The company positioned the treatment as particularly relevant for garments that are washed infrequently or need specialty cleaning, such as performance apparel or dry-clean-only garments, where reducing wash frequency can extend product life.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
The boardwalk surrounding Echinus contains several benches and platforms for viewing, which has confused visitors in the past because the geyser erupts so infrequently, according to the USGS.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Unwinding unusual assets Sports teams, while clearly valuable, are infrequently sold.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
As a senior adviser, Schumaker was around the big league clubhouse infrequently last season.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
If You Ever Encounter One Oarfish strandings do happen, though infrequently.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
What to Know If You Ever Spot One Oarfish strandings do happen, though infrequently.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
In guest rooms that are infrequently used, curtains can be washed twice a year.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
The company positioned the treatment as particularly relevant for garments that are washed infrequently or need specialty cleaning, such as performance apparel or dry-clean-only garments, where reducing wash frequency can extend product life.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
The boardwalk surrounding Echinus contains several benches and platforms for viewing, which has confused visitors in the past because the geyser erupts so infrequently, according to the USGS.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Unwinding unusual assets Sports teams, while clearly valuable, are infrequently sold.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infrequently
Adverb
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The women, undefeated in 38 games and rarely challenged, earned their inevitable place at table with a 70-52 victory.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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The imaging revealed some thickening in my breast tissue, which can indicate anything from an infection or cyst to (rarely) cancer.—
Jillian Wager,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The other cost-slashing option that is seldom practiced is the simulcast in which the radio network broadcasts the TV announcers, a path the Dallas Stars have preferred for decades.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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While cold temperatures impact foliage, the rhizomes are seldom damaged and new growth will emerge in spring.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Infrequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrequently. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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