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
According to the team, the new system delivers world-class performance by combining frequency comb microwaves with a dual-comb down-conversion method, enabling stable, long-duration measurements throughout an entire plasma discharge.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Spider plants generally need watering every week during periods of active growth, but the frequency should be reduced during cool or humid weather.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Rodríguez said 689 aftershocks have been recorded since the main quakes, though both their frequency and average magnitude appear to be declining — a cautiously positive sign, though not enough to rule out further dangerous seismic activity.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
During El Niño, the subtropical jet stream is often strengthened and shifted farther south, which can increase storm frequency and rainfall across parts of the southern tier of the United States.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Spider plants generally need watering every week during periods of active growth, but the frequency should be reduced during cool or humid weather.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Rodríguez said 689 aftershocks have been recorded since the main quakes, though both their frequency and average magnitude appear to be declining — a cautiously positive sign, though not enough to rule out further dangerous seismic activity.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
During El Niño, the subtropical jet stream is often strengthened and shifted farther south, which can increase storm frequency and rainfall across parts of the southern tier of the United States.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
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The growing prevalence of chronic conditions that effect eyesight, such as diabetes, may also increase demand for optical services.
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But underlying a lot of that, say researchers, is also the growing prevalence of stress.
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Microwaves are a range of frequences in the electromagnetic spectrum.
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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