frequently

adverb

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

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our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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But in a new essay in Foreign Affairs, McRaven focuses not on the potential of military force but on its limits—limits that American policymakers frequently disregard, at immense cost. — William H. McRaven, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026 Her enthusiasm for the Mexican tradition came from her oldest sister, who frequently dubbed it her favorite holiday. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Verify the breach notification before responding Scammers frequently use real data breaches as an excuse to send fraudulent emails. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Zeno has moved frequently over the years and is now based in Jackson, Missouri, where her granddaughter lives. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequently

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First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frequently was in 1531

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