1
as in periodic
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
our local multiplex usually has frequent showings of blockbusters, with starting times about every half hour
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2
as in usual
often observed or encountered
finches are frequent sights in this part of the country
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as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often
like their counterparts elsewhere, the town's teenagers like to frequent the local malls
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Recent Examples of frequent
Rance Collins, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Sponsors were hesitant to read much into Polis’ slightly more frequent use of his veto pen than in prior years.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
Of the thousands of men who frequented the Boston-area services, the cases of more than 30 of them were heard in court in Cambridge in March.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
Her life had long been marred with addiction, career, personal, and financial issues, but her frequent comebacks cemented her status as a kind of vulnerable warrior.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Sponsors were hesitant to read much into Polis’ slightly more frequent use of his veto pen than in prior years.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Verb
Locals frequented it to make use of its dance hall, and its clandestine operations during Prohibition lend it even more cachet.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
Of the thousands of men who frequented the Boston-area services, the cases of more than 30 of them were heard in court in Cambridge in March.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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To help, managers are launching products with periodic windows of liquidity.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Trump Opens $5 Million Gold Card Visa Waitlist—What To Know There has always been periodic tension between the legal profession and the government’s agendas.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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New customers in eligible states can complete these steps to make a larger bet than usual on horse racing: Create an account through the links on this page to activate the best FanDuel promo code offer for the Belmont Stakes.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Georgia is awaiting her murder trial, Ginny faces teen pregnancy and their relationship is going through its usual ups and downs.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Looking back on last year’s postseason, perhaps the only hypothetical that haunts the Mets is what a fully healthy Senga could have meant for them, especially in their NLCS against the Dodgers.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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The Beach Boys are the most legendary of American rock & roll bands, haunting the cultural imagination, with a twisted family story at the heart of the saga.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, on social media, videos about two-thousands diet culture have become regular viral fare.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The regular season must end sooner to be held before school lets out or the problems will continue.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Reflective writing, another recent trend, is practically ubiquitous in medical schools and residency programs, and there is some evidence that writing may make doctors more empathetic and observant.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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Smart lawn mowers certainly aren't as ubiquitous as their indoor, floor-cleaning counterparts, and there are several good reasons for that.—
John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2025
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Camron McDowell — a 6-foot-6, 180-pound senior-to-be combo guard from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma, who averaged 27.3 points per game in 2024-25 — visited Utah on March 30.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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And the fact that Venice hosts the world’s most prestigious contemporary art exhibition, the Art Biennale (next edition is 2026) is reason enough to visit.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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If finding a soulmate in the urban sprawl of Los Angeles is a long and arduous journey, one studded with minefields erupting in confusion, anxiety and repeated dismay, then let the body lead the way.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Before allowing your pup to get in the water, they should be examined by a veterinarian for conditions such as arthritis, heart disease or epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes repeated seizures, says the VCA, the animal hospital chain.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The most common presentation of early-stage appendix cancer is appendicitis, when the appendix becomes inflamed and infected.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
13 June 2025
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This type of issue is incredibly common in organizations, especially among newer or first-time managers.—
Megan Malone,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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