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as in frequency
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2
as in uniformity
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Recent Examples of regularity
But with Moscow's drone and missile barrages into Ukraine growing in scale and regularity, Belarusian opposition groups say the danger to their country is increasing.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The data gleaned from those devices was then used to create a sleep regularity index from (SRI) from 0-100 based on variability in bedtime, wake times, sleep duration, and how many times someone awoke during the night.
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
With alarming regularity, my wife comments on the softness of my hands (Um, it’s called 24-hour moisturizer.).
—Zach Przystup, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
To believe otherwise is to believe a nation not far removed from abject poverty is somehow dense with investors eager to not just put wealth to work, but put wealth to work in ventures set to fail with 90 percent regularity.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The data gleaned from those devices was then used to create a sleep regularity index from (SRI) from 0-100 based on variability in bedtime, wake times, sleep duration, and how many times someone awoke during the night.
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
With alarming regularity, my wife comments on the softness of my hands (Um, it’s called 24-hour moisturizer.).
—Zach Przystup, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
To believe otherwise is to believe a nation not far removed from abject poverty is somehow dense with investors eager to not just put wealth to work, but put wealth to work in ventures set to fail with 90 percent regularity.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for regularity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regularity
Noun
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The two big strengths for Ferguson were his goal frequency in 2023 and the variety of finishes.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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By the numbers: 72% of Mecklenburg County would be within a quarter mile of buses with at least 30 minutes frequency.—
Alexandria Sands,
Axios,
23 Jan. 2025
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Ben Stiller directs six of those entries (notably, the first and final three) with an unsettling symmetry; balancing and unbalancing compositions in order to undercut the inherent comforts of routine and uniformity.—
Erin Strecker,
IndieWire,
3 Jan. 2025
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The shift in mindset, then, should be away from yearning for uniformity and toward embracing the patchwork as part of a vibrant, ever-changing ecosystem.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes,
1 Nov. 2024
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In the 1940s scientists realized this cosmic constancy could be used to measure time without the chaotic noise associated with other physical clocks.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2024
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Our second table has a higher hurdle for constancy of growth: All these land in the top decile of the universe in predictability of the earnings progression.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes,
3 Sep. 2024
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There may be a correlation between early mortality and self-identity among first responders.—
Roberto Rivera,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Research also found a troubling correlation between the receipt of these funds and the erosion of free speech norms, alongside a sharp increase in antisemitic incidents.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Stargate’s energy demands will push the boundaries of current infrastructure, requiring careful coordination between private companies, local authorities, and regulators.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The July incident in Butler raised significant concerns about coordination between local and federal law enforcement.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Even if MoffettNathanson’s projections hold up and equilibrium is achieved between the traditional pay-TV operators and the skinny-bundle crowd, the number of homes that subscribe to either service will slip below the 50 million mark in just four years’ time.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The authors ultimately identified two distinct forms of equilibrium that enable steady-state hula hooping: a synchronization process causing the hoop to twirl at the same frequency as the gyration motion, directing its center outward, and the hoop's vertical positioning.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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North America was found to be dominating the international wave pools market due the prevalence of water parks, resorts and entertainment venues, paired with a high demand for immersive leisure attractions.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the study found a higher prevalence of the APOE4 allele (30.8%) in participants, compared to the typical 20–25% seen in the general population, Chin said.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2025
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Wainaina observes how people can cling to the safety of orderliness despite prevalent dysfunction.—
Alexis Okeowo,
The New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2024
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The orderliness in the lives of the devoutly religious became an attractive subtext during the creation of this album.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2024
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“Regularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regularity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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