frequently

adverb

ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
Definition of frequentlynext
as in often
many times our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking

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Recent Examples of frequently Those people with genetic syndromes, for instance, inflammatory bowel disease, or personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps may need to begin earlier and receive screening more frequently. — Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025 Over the past few years, West has also been in the news frequently for reasons unrelated to his music. — Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 Billingslea said that the woman and her son frequently attended volunteer events. — Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for frequently
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequently
  1. often
  2. constantly
  3. repeatedly
Adverb
  • Too often, even luxury hotels contribute to that feeling—offering flashy opulence but leaving little room for true rest, connection, or meaning.
    — Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • This was despite the fact that women’s Grand Slam finals often have higher viewership numbers than the men’s finals do.
    — Gavriella Epstein-Lightman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of often
Adverb
  • And we are constantly led to believe, in literature, art, music, films that if you are notloved in a certain way, you’re not really loved.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Part of Accutane’s job is to keep your skin cells constantly turning over.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • As discussed at the time of the Newcastle takeover in 2021, this is all part of the ugliness of modern football — particularly in England, where the authorities have repeatedly turned a blind eye, happy to accept investment from almost any source, seemingly unworried by the strings attached.
    — Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Russia has said repeatedly that the NATO membership Ukraine has sought is nonnegotiable in a peace agreement.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of repeatedly

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