as in rarely
not often
their grandparents were disappointed that they visited so infrequently
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Recent Examples of infrequently
As a senior adviser, Schumaker was around the big league clubhouse infrequently last season.
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Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
If You Ever Encounter One Oarfish strandings do happen, though infrequently.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
What to Know If You Ever Spot One Oarfish strandings do happen, though infrequently.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
In guest rooms that are infrequently used, curtains can be washed twice a year.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
The company positioned the treatment as particularly relevant for garments that are washed infrequently or need specialty cleaning, such as performance apparel or dry-clean-only garments, where reducing wash frequency can extend product life.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
The boardwalk surrounding Echinus contains several benches and platforms for viewing, which has confused visitors in the past because the geyser erupts so infrequently, according to the USGS.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Unwinding unusual assets Sports teams, while clearly valuable, are infrequently sold.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
On the latter, Steelcase cites Quantum Workplace data that shows frequent AI users report higher levels of burnout (45%) compared to those that use the technology infrequently (38%).
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
If You Ever Encounter One Oarfish strandings do happen, though infrequently.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
What to Know If You Ever Spot One Oarfish strandings do happen, though infrequently.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
In guest rooms that are infrequently used, curtains can be washed twice a year.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
The company positioned the treatment as particularly relevant for garments that are washed infrequently or need specialty cleaning, such as performance apparel or dry-clean-only garments, where reducing wash frequency can extend product life.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
The boardwalk surrounding Echinus contains several benches and platforms for viewing, which has confused visitors in the past because the geyser erupts so infrequently, according to the USGS.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Unwinding unusual assets Sports teams, while clearly valuable, are infrequently sold.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
On the latter, Steelcase cites Quantum Workplace data that shows frequent AI users report higher levels of burnout (45%) compared to those that use the technology infrequently (38%).
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infrequently
Adverb
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The Roundup also featured vendors selling specialty items rarely found in traditional retail stores.—
Michael Cuviello,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police rarely, if ever, took them seriously.—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Skimping on seed seldom saves money in the long run.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Trish said her mother did not talk to her much—Anna was very private, telling Trish what to do, but seldom why.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Infrequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrequently. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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