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frequently

adverb
fre·​quent·​ly | \ ˈfrÄ“-kwÉ™nt-lÄ“ How to pronounce frequently (audio) \

Definition of frequently

: at frequent or short intervals the list is updated frequently

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Examples of frequently in a Sentence

our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking

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The two have frequently been seen together following their PDA–filled trip in Europe. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Miley Cyrus and Kaitlynn Carter Are Reportedly Living Together," 3 Sep. 2019 While commercial gravity sensors are already available, civil engineers don’t widely use them because measurements take a long time, and the instruments frequently need to be re-calibrated. Wired, "Scientists Watch Atoms Fall to See Earth's Changing Structure," 3 Sep. 2019 In 1999, when it was released in the U.S., Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was the most frequently challenged book of the year, according to the American Library Association. Rachel Yang, EW.com, "Catholic school in Tennessee bans Harry Potter books for containing 'actual curses'," 2 Sep. 2019 Video of the devastation in the Bahamas was difficult for many locals who frequently boat and stay in the islands. Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, "A day of questioning Hurricane Dorian: It’s going to turn, right?," 2 Sep. 2019 Now Trump frequently criticized his predecessor, Barack Obama, for spending time golfing as President. Josiah Bates, Time, "President Trump Seen at the Golf Course While Hurricane Dorian Approaches the U.S.," 2 Sep. 2019 The junior hooked up frequently with receiver Bryson Reeves, who finished with 10 receptions for 128 yards and one key interception. Andrew J. Campa, Glendale News-Press, "St. Francis football relies on defense to notch win over Mira Costa," 30 Aug. 2019 In addition to raccoons, animals most frequently diagnosed with rabies are bats, foxes and unvaccinated cats, Lopez said. Jerry Fallstrom, orlandosentinel.com, "Two recent Lake County rabies cases involving raccoons prompt warning from health officials," 30 Aug. 2019 As a probate court judge who helped build a mental-health docket frequently cited as a national model, Kazen also is sensitive to the way in which some politicians unfairly equate mental illness with violent behavior. Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com, "Texas lawmakers should close 2013 gun loophole," 10 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of frequently

1531, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for frequently

see frequent entry 2

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