frequently

[free-kwuhnt-lee]

adverb

1. often; many times; at short intervals.

   Synonyms: repeatedly

Word History and Origins

Origin of frequently¹

First recorded in 1525–35; frequent + -ly

Synonym Study

See often.

Example Sentences

But that devotion to exposing corruption comes at a price frequently paid by the communities least deserving of the blowback.

From Salon

Whether an asteroid is spinning neatly on its axis or tumbling chaotically, and how fast it is doing so, has been shown to be dependent on how frequently it has experienced collisions.

From Science Daily

When Bondi wasn't going on the attack, she frequently declined to comment on questions from both Democrats and Republicans.

From BBC

His calm, French-accented voice — he’s based in Paris but travels frequently — carries the quiet fatigue of someone who’s spent decades watching history repeat itself.

From Los Angeles Times

"All too frequently the law is not applied equally," Jenrick will say in his speech.

From BBC

Related Words

• again and again 
• generally 
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• often 
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• regularly 
• time and again www.thesaurus.com
• usually