as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often
the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable
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Recent Examples of frequency
Adjust watering frequency depending on climate or season.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
The organizations debating frequency all agree on that.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Despite the growing frequency of global health emergencies, only one study examined violence against women and girls during an outbreak other than COVID-19, specifically examining violence in Sierra Leone during both Ebola and COVID-19.
—Ilana Seff, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
An almost 200-year-old historic home in SouthPark has hit the market for $4.2 million, and it isn’t being promoted as something to tear down, which happens with some frequency around town.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2026
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
The organizations debating frequency all agree on that.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Despite the growing frequency of global health emergencies, only one study examined violence against women and girls during an outbreak other than COVID-19, specifically examining violence in Sierra Leone during both Ebola and COVID-19.
—Ilana Seff, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
An almost 200-year-old historic home in SouthPark has hit the market for $4.2 million, and it isn’t being promoted as something to tear down, which happens with some frequency around town.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
Noun
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Balzano blamed the growing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in consumer products for an increase in fires at recycling facilities nationwide.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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One of the biggest reasons for the drop in overdose deaths is the prevalence of xylazine and medetomidine replacing high doses of fentanyl in Florida’s drug supply, Santamour said.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Microwaves are a range of frequences in the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wiseman's frequence collaborator, cinematographer John Davey, will also be a guest of Camerimage.—
Carolyn Giardina,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Oct. 2017
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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