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
The frequency and pattern of these spikes change based on both contact intensity and location.
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New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
However, if the growth is slower than in the summer, consider reducing the amount and frequency of fertilization.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
The challenge is more about frequency, and the spacing of stops, than the speed of the vehicle.
—Jonathan Cohn, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
The price and frequency of launches under Artemis came to a head again this week as NASA attempted to complete a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission, which aims to fly crew on Orion for the first time.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
However, if the growth is slower than in the summer, consider reducing the amount and frequency of fertilization.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
The challenge is more about frequency, and the spacing of stops, than the speed of the vehicle.
—Jonathan Cohn, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
The price and frequency of launches under Artemis came to a head again this week as NASA attempted to complete a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission, which aims to fly crew on Orion for the first time.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
Noun
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While the practice is widespread throughout Southeast Asia, its presence in Vietnamese history lacked a definitive starting point prior to the 19th century, even though its modern-day prevalence implied a rich, ancient past.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Despite the prevalence of narcotics crimes, Jacobson alleges that Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos does not want to work with other agencies, including Border Patrol and ICE.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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 16 Feb. 2026.
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