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regularly

American  
[reg-yuh-ler-lee] / ˈrɛg yə lər li /

adverb

  1. at regular times or intervals.

  2. according to plan, custom, etc.

  3. usually; ordinarily.

    The dress is regularly $45 but is now on sale for $30.


Etymology

Origin of regularly

First recorded in 1520–30; regular + -ly

Example Sentences

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That’s for at least two reasons, according to some of the newsletter editors I regularly monitor.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Prices are displayed more prominently than anything else most people regularly buy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world, with about 85% of adults in the U.S. using it regularly," said Sabandal, research assistant professor in UTEP's Department of Biological Sciences.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

In a statement to Barron’s, Snap board chair Michael Lynton said the social media company “welcomes input from all shareholders and regularly engages with investors on strategy, capital allocation, and governance.”

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

These books supposedly contained details on people who regularly attended séances—living and dead relatives, important dates, work histories, the questions asked, and answers given at prior sessions.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock