as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often
the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable
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Recent Examples of frequency
Plenty of lifestyle scenarios—like experiencing stress, traveling, or even coming down with a bad cold—can also set off the usual frequency of your cycle.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 3 June 2025
For example, if addressing high turnover is one motivator for improving your feedback training, objectives might include increasing the frequency of feedback conversations or improving how constructive feedback is delivered.
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—James Glover, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The 6-GHz frequency does not reach as far or penetrate through obstacles as well as 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 1 June 2025
But the specific rules of when the new value is applied and the frequency of reassessments will depend on your area.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 24 May 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 3 June 2025
For example, if addressing high turnover is one motivator for improving your feedback training, objectives might include increasing the frequency of feedback conversations or improving how constructive feedback is delivered.
3.
—James Glover, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The 6-GHz frequency does not reach as far or penetrate through obstacles as well as 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 1 June 2025
But the specific rules of when the new value is applied and the frequency of reassessments will depend on your area.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequency
prevalence
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Details and deep dives Hoenig and her colleagues analyzed the survey data each year and put out detailed reports on the prevalence of mental health problems and substance use.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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One year later, the Primetime Emmy Awards launched its first reality-centric category — Outstanding Reality Program — but as the prevalence of reality TV kept growing, so did the Emmy opportunities.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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