as in visiting
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 frequenting
Since it was drained, Mallard ducks and birds have been seen frequenting the kiddie pools set out by the water district.
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Victoria Le, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Three-year-old Pippin, who’s been frequenting Illinois since 2024, was spotted yesterday afternoon at Montrose.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The hotel draws corporate execs, Four Seasons loyalists, celebs in town for the annual film fest, and locals frequenting the bar, restaurant, or spa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Along the West Coast, Gen Zers are frequenting malls more, with California being the top state with a 62% gain in foot traffic, Furman said.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Much of the corresponding community of songwriters and bands centered around a tiny tavern-style bar in Eagle Rock called the Fable, which Perry began frequenting.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Is frequenting estate sales a form of entertainment for them?
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Born into a family of drag racers, Headrick grew up frequenting a track about 30 minutes from his childhood home in Braidwood, Ill.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Morrison — who’s opening the concept with his wife, Monica — said it’s named after the owl that’s been frequenting his backyard since his sons were born.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Victoria Le, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Three-year-old Pippin, who’s been frequenting Illinois since 2024, was spotted yesterday afternoon at Montrose.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The hotel draws corporate execs, Four Seasons loyalists, celebs in town for the annual film fest, and locals frequenting the bar, restaurant, or spa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Along the West Coast, Gen Zers are frequenting malls more, with California being the top state with a 62% gain in foot traffic, Furman said.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Much of the corresponding community of songwriters and bands centered around a tiny tavern-style bar in Eagle Rock called the Fable, which Perry began frequenting.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Is frequenting estate sales a form of entertainment for them?
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Born into a family of drag racers, Headrick grew up frequenting a track about 30 minutes from his childhood home in Braidwood, Ill.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Morrison — who’s opening the concept with his wife, Monica — said it’s named after the owl that’s been frequenting his backyard since his sons were born.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequenting
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After a brief check from Boone and a trainer, Stanton left the field and headed straight for the visiting clubhouse at Daikin Park.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Late in the first half, the senior midfielder ripped in a free kick from 35 yards to help visiting Providence earn a 1-1 tie against crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central in New Lenox.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Touching on both, this memoir beautifully conveys the haunting presence of an estranged relative and the blurry line between longing and reluctance toward reconnection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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This footage is interspliced with haunting images of a low-res ghost (Luke Chamberlain) slowly approaching the camera.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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