FREQUENCY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

frequency

noun

ˈfrē-kwən(t)-sē

Definition of frequency

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 As our voices reflected off the curved walls, Wittman led me to the adjacent recording studio, available for musicians, artists, and scientists interested in exploring frequencies. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 That information can then inform a response through Warped Alloy, a software framework that generates radio-frequency effects at the communications-protocol level. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Jake bet early, late and often, ramping up the amounts and frequency of his wagers, chasing his losses with even bigger bets. — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2026 Gray noise, calibrated so the ear perceives all frequencies at equal volume per The New York Times, is likely to show up as a default option in more sleep apps. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequency

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The company’s new Aura software measures hive health, pollen counts, and pesticide prevalence across its 2,200 hives spread around more than 70 cities.

— Drew Robb, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Medicare Advantage plans shift costs to enrollees A defining feature of Florida’s Medicare Advantage market is the prevalence of plans charging no monthly premium beyond the beneficiary’s required Part B expense.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

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