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the fact or state of happening often
the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable
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Behind this rise is climate change, which is exacerbating the frequency and severity of wildfires, specifically in northern and more temperate forest areas.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 2 Aug. 2025
Using it regularly before high-carb meals could reduce the frequency and size of glucose spikes, which may support lower fasting glucose and improved insulin sensitivity over time.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
The airline is also increasing frequency on routes to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Raleigh-Durham.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
States are increasing the frequency of determining eligibility for Medicaid to twice a year or more.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 2 Aug. 2025
Using it regularly before high-carb meals could reduce the frequency and size of glucose spikes, which may support lower fasting glucose and improved insulin sensitivity over time.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
The airline is also increasing frequency on routes to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Raleigh-Durham.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
States are increasing the frequency of determining eligibility for Medicaid to twice a year or more.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
prevalence
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However, the researchers noted that this does not suggest 90 percent of NFL players have the condition, as it can only be diagnosed after death, and prevalence remains unknown.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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The report also detailed the prevalence of dangerous speeds, with about half of DPS pursuits registering speeds over 100 mph.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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