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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Too frequently, it’s viewed as a stewardship function—responsible for overseeing operations, approving leases and tracking financials. Aurele Gouy, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 Trump administration officials have frequently spoken about the efforts to target student protesters for visa revocations. Nate Raymond, USA Today, 7 July 2025 Charles doesn’t buy that the Sun simply lack the talent and experience to compete though, frequently pointing to the Golden State Valkyries’ unexpected success in their inaugural season under first-year coach Natalie Nakase as an example of the mindset Connecticut needs to aspire to in 2025. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025 Their work frequently incorporates significant vintage and contemporary collectible design pieces, and strives for a fluidity between the architecture and the furnishings. Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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