regularly

adverb

reg·​u·​lar·​ly ˈre-gyə-lər-lē How to pronounce regularly (audio)
ˈre-gyər-lē, 
ˈre-gyə-lē
also ˈrā-
Synonyms of regularlynext
1
: in a regular manner
2
: on a regular basis : at regular intervals

Examples of regularly in a Sentence

The sales team meets regularly. We go to church regularly. She goes out to dinner quite regularly.
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Ikrra Khai, 33, is one of thousands of Moroccan women who regularly get temporary job permits to work on Spanish farms at harvest time. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 One man Slot was regularly compared to at the back end of his Liverpool reign was compatriot and former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Migrants from across Africa regularly attempt to reach the enclave by swimming from Morocco or scaling the heavily fortified border fence in hopes of gaining entry into the European Union. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 For people who don’t eat fish regularly, some fortified foods—including certain types of milk, fruit purees, and fruit snacks—can also help increase intake, McIntyre said. — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for regularly

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of regularly was in the 14th century

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