1
as in periodic
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
our local multiplex usually has frequent showings of blockbusters, with starting times about every half hour
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2
as in usual
often observed or encountered
finches are frequent sights in this part of the country
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as in to haunt
to go to or spend time in often
like their counterparts elsewhere, the town's teenagers like to frequent the local malls
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Recent Examples of frequent
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But despite his nonchalant vibe, Poulter is completely locked in, never distracted by the frequent comings and goings around us.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Evan Drellich, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Find New Suppliers Industry events are often frequented by suppliers who service that particular industry.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In that island nation, the group’s albums are consistent bestsellers, with classics like The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall making frequent appearances – and rarely vanishing for long – on various tallies.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But despite his nonchalant vibe, Poulter is completely locked in, never distracted by the frequent comings and goings around us.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
But Fisher acknowledged that some fans who used to frequent the Oakland Coliseum will also make the trek.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Find New Suppliers Industry events are often frequented by suppliers who service that particular industry.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frequent
Adjective
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The theme of a late night escape from the city is the periodic imprint’s entry into choice cuts here from artists including Kenny Burrell, Yusef Lateef and Gene Ammonsd.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2025
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Then came sriracha sauce, which first emerged in Thailand during the 1930s and is now so popular here that periodic shortages of the sauce cause panic buying.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Since joining the Lakers, Dončić has put up his usual numbers, averaging 27.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.6 assists, and the Lakers are a serious contender.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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And with a submission landscape thinner than usual, this might be creator Charlie Brooker’s best shot yet at one of the top prizes.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The movie’s soundtrack is a stress-inducing blend of haunting chorals, hypnotic drones, and warm acoustic guitars — a study in weirdness that does nothing to ground the chaotic visuals.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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The backstory of the new Big Bad Wolf takes riders into a bustling Bavarian village during the eerily quiet Festival of the Silent Bells, the annual event that honors the haunting history of a terrifying wolf attack 41 years ago when the original coaster opened.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hair Brush with Greatness The healthiest possible hair requires regular brushing.—
Michael Odell,
Air Mail,
10 Apr. 2025
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Monk missed the last nine games of the 2023-24 regular season and two play-in games due to a right MCL sprain.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sheer looks are a ubiquitous part of many a modern red carpet event.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Plugging his new album with the wonderfully ubiquitous Brandi Carlile, the EGOT winner is the musical guest this week with Oscar nominee Carlile, who is back for her third time too.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dragos found that in the months that followed, the group was scanning the internet for vulnerable industrial control system devices, as well as visiting the websites of those devices’ manufacturers to read about them.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2025
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More than a thousand students visited in the fall of 2024.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2023, a study using a combination of computer simulations and laboratory tests showed how repeated deposition of magnesium and calcium layers followed by dissolution of parts of the crystal, removing so the surplus calcium, can create stable dolomite near ambient conditions.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Severe and repeated cases of scale can cause branches to die and reduce a tree’s overall vigor.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Phishing or data breaches Another common scenario involves your personal information being compromised in a phishing attack or large-scale data breach.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This bundle comes with beginner-friendly guides to teach you common cybersecurity skills like hacking and penetration testing.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequent. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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