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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Under former President Joe Biden, border agents frequently recorded over 7,000 border crossings per day. Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025 In today’s competitive real estate market, homes often sell quickly and sellers frequently dictate closing dates and other key terms. Lucas Bucl, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025 These leaders are frequently engaged by organizations experiencing stagnant growth or seeking to penetrate new markets. Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 Culkin no doubt relished the challenge of playing an alpha dog rather than the puppy-like sidekicks where he most frequently is cast. Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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