frequently

[free-kwuhnt-lee] / ˈfri kwənt li /

ADVERB

commonly, repeatedly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

again and again generally intermittently many times often periodically regularly time and again usually

STRONG

oft oftentimes ofttimes

WEAK

as a rule at regular intervals at short intervals at times by ordinary customarily every now and then habitually in many instances in quick succession many a time much not infrequently not seldom ordinarily over and over recurrently spasmodically successively thick and fast very often

Antonyms

STRONGEST

rarely seldom

WEAK

infrequently not much uncommonly

Example Sentences

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Shadow fleet vessels frequently change the flags they fly, a practice known as flag-hopping, or use invalid registrations in an attempt to escape tracking.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

A few told The Times they frequently wait to vote until the days leading up to the election so they can watch all the debates and get the most up-to-date information about the candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

In older fish brains, the ribosomes frequently stalled or collided with one another.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Suozzi frequently co-sponsors legislation with Mann and other Fellowship Republicans.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

The meat smell draws them like flies, and we frequently have two or three around the kennel at the same time.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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