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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Colby also frequently discusses his mother’s case on his YouTube channel, including sharing his reaction to his testimony and their jailhouse phone call. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 After Star Wars, Disney took the Austin audience to the world of Pixar, with chief creative officer Pete Docter saying that the Disney parks are frequently in the thoughts of its animators. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025 Kosher salt is simply better for the way chefs tend to season their food, which is frequently, and without measuring, by eye and by feel. Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025 Homeland Security agencies and others have ramped up social media content since President Donald Trump took office, frequently posting videos of raids. Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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