frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
Synonyms of frequentlynext
: 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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But even Johnson is not immune to the bruising consequences of dealing with a president who critics say treats Congress as an obstacle, instead of an equal — frequently flexing his power through executive orders. Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Organizational transformations frequently fail, not due to strategy, but because leadership teams lack readiness. Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Many structures are built with substandard materials, and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs. CNN Money, 1 July 2026 The authors recommend using larger containers for medium to large specimens to reduce cleaning time and the need to reposition them frequently. Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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