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.

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Etymology

Origin of regularly

First recorded in 1520–30; regular + -ly

Example Sentences

Trees and plants are well-manicured: officials prune, shape and clear the shrubs regularly, and parks are governed by an elaborate rulebook that includes bans on activities like cycling, skating and kite-flying, depending on the park.

From BBC

Companies that commit to regularly handing cash back to shareholders tend to have mature, stable business models.

From Barron's

McCullum has regularly been asked about his future, and after England's loss in the World Cup semi-finals the New Zealander said he wants to continue.

From BBC

Ms. Weidel acknowledged in an interview that she regularly visited the Chinese ambassador in Berlin at his private residence.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has lists of shows and films from childhood to revisit, and regularly scans his DMs — he gets 50 to 100 a day — for suggestions.

From Los Angeles Times

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