regularly

adverb

reg·​u·​lar·​ly ˈre-gyə-lər-lē How to pronounce regularly (audio)
ˈre-gyər-lē,
ˈre-gyə-lē,
 also  ˈrā-
1
: in a regular manner
2
: on a regular basis : at regular intervals

Examples of regularly in a Sentence

The sales team meets regularly. We go to church regularly. She goes out to dinner quite regularly.
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Revolutionaries often quoted Cato, which was performed regularly in the Colonies, and the juxtaposition of liberty and death seems to have permeated American culture. Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025 Inspectors could then regularly examine rental units within those boundaries, Richmond's planning director Kevin Vonck told committee members on Tuesday. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025 Keep plants in this ideal growth stage by cutting them back regularly before flowering. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025 Wen: Everyone should regularly visit their primary care provider, at least once a year. Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regularly

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of regularly was in the 14th century

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“Regularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regularly. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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