frequently
[free-kwuh nt-lee]
- often; many times; at short intervals.
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Origin of frequently
Synonyms
See more synonyms for frequently on Thesaurus.comrepeatedly. See often.
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Examples from the Web for frequently
Contemporary Examples
Yes, we do typically do better than Europe (and Canada, too, which is frequently awful on this score).
His speeches, which he wrote himself, were frequently brilliant, even if they too often pointed backward instead of forward.
But many I spoke to felt that even when the police were making arrests, they were frequently focused on the wrong issues.
American intervention in Korea has frequently sparked protests, especially over film.
Apparently, Shakespeare coined 1,700 words, from the frequently used (excitement) to the should-be-more frequently used (spewed).
Historical Examples
For that matter she frequently went to all three the same day.
Her Father's DaughterGene Stratton-Porter
This day her thoughts were on Peter frequently because she intended to see him that night.
Her Father's DaughterGene Stratton-Porter
The officers, haggard but tireless, aroused them frequently.
The Story of the Malakand Field ForceSir Winston S. Churchill
From that time her anger was frequently restrained by the sight or the mention of the book.
The DreamEmile Zola
Female performers are frequently expected to drink with the patrons.
Government by the Brewers?Adolph Keitel
Word Origin and History for frequently
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