frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
: at frequent or short intervals
the list is updated frequently

Examples of frequently in a Sentence

our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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Restaurants Pushing Back Against Difficult Customers Restaurant workers frequently deal with customers who linger past closing time, delaying cleanup and extending shifts. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025 This can include washing your bed linens more frequently, adding extra mattress protectors, and investing in laundry products that tackle stains and disinfect. Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025 Apple frequently releases updates that fix vulnerabilities, including critical zero-day flaws. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025 The style of the shoes was frequently misaligned with the gender of the celebrity—Judy Garland, for example, was represented by a male cowboy boot with a feather and foil crest, while Truman Capote was awarded a woman’s shoe decorated with flowering vines. Richard Meyer, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for frequently 

Word History

Etymology

see frequent entry 2

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frequently was in 1531

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“Frequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequently. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.

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