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
California has faced increasing challenges in its insurance market due to the rising frequency and intensity of wildfires.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The frequency varies from person to person, Dr. Johnston said; some people get one cold sore a year, others get them multiple times a year.
—Erica Sweeney, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
The walls shuddered; a coin on their nightstand began vibrating at an irritating frequency.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
The bills aim to increase the frequency and detail of reporting out-of-state donations, as well as lobbyists’ spending.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The frequency varies from person to person, Dr. Johnston said; some people get one cold sore a year, others get them multiple times a year.
—Erica Sweeney, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
The walls shuddered; a coin on their nightstand began vibrating at an irritating frequency.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
The bills aim to increase the frequency and detail of reporting out-of-state donations, as well as lobbyists’ spending.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frequency
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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