REGULARLY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

regularly

adverb

Definition of regularly

as in frequently

in a frequent or repeated manner She walks her dogs regularly to keep them healthy.

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Recent Examples of regularly Depending on the size, appearance, growth and cause of nodules, they can be either be monitored regularly by a physician or treated with medication or surgery. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Charlotte hired Jones as city manager in 2016, and the City Council regularly gave him raises of 5% or higher. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 Plus, like staying in shape, investing has to be done regularly. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Our maisons handle trademark infringement in many countries very regularly, including China. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regularly

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The actor and his wife, singer Dua Lipa, are frequently spotted walking their actual dog, a Labrador-Rottweiler named Golo.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The conference room was frequently used for sensitive discussions about OpenAI’s proprietary research, product development, business relationships, and strategic decisions, prosecutors said.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adverb

Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Colbert also asked Gerwig about the role of faith in her filmmaking, a fitting topic for a discussion about Lewis’ work, which often explored theological issues.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of often

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The whiplash is a lot to process, and Dominique Purdy, who makes music as the Koreatown Oddity, constantly works to make sense of it.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

Subjected to extreme cold, the sample was hit with a neutron beam and pulled apart continuously.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Potts continuously communicates with college and professional strength coaches to stay on the cutting-edge of the industry.

— PJ Green October 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuously

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Marshall has consistently voted against Senate War Powers Resolutions aimed at halting or restricting military operations in Iran.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Disturbingly, for now, there seems to be no consistently effective remedy to the situation.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of consistently

Adverb

Which dog breeds tend to live the longest If longevity is the priority, a handful of smaller breeds routinely post the longest lifespans, according to breed data compiled by Reader’s Digest.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Once players were cleared to return to practice after a long break, Dieffenbach routinely ran a route, caught a pass and threw the ball back to the start of the drill.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of routinely

Adverb

After a dietary supplement goes to market, the FDA periodically inspects its manufacturing facilities and collects and tests some products.

— Andrew Yockey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
The landscape is dry and largely treeless, with canyons and volcanic monoliths periodically interrupting the otherwise unending steppe.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of periodically

Adverb

Here, the honey bee achieves the same objective with flexible structures that continually twist and change shape.

— Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
The exchange speaks to a broader shift in how craft is continuing to be understood, not as a static inheritance but as a living body of knowledge, continually shaped by those who practice it.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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