regularly
Americanadverb
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at regular times or intervals.
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according to plan, custom, etc.
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usually; ordinarily.
The dress is regularly $45 but is now on sale for $30.
Etymology
Origin of regularly
Explanation
When you do something regularly, you do it on a repeated, frequent basis. If you visit your grandfather every Thursday afternoon, you can say you see him regularly. The adverb regularly is most often used to mean "routinely," but it can also mean "without variety or in the same way." So you might say, "The houses in my neighborhood are regularly spaced along the blocks." The earliest meaning, dating from the 1560s, was "in accordance with rules," from the Latin root regula, "rule."
Example Sentences
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But only one of the four siblings uses it regularly, and that person’s children and grandchildren have grown up enjoying it while many of their other cousins have rarely visited.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
The party of incumbent presidents regularly loses seats in midterm elections, and it is common for presidents to shake up their staffs halfway through a term.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
He even regularly cheats at golf because he’s so incapable of playing fair.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
Given the uncertainty surrounding your diagnosis, it’s smart to regularly evaluate your financial security.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
In the past, I had regularly gathered here with the others.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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