INFREQUENTLY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

infrequently

adverb

as in rarely

not often their grandparents were disappointed that they visited so infrequently

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Recent Examples of infrequently During the appointment process, activists hammered Barclay for riding the CTA infrequently. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Michael Jordan’s infrequently seen Air Jordan 17 will reportedly continue its reemergence in 2027 with the release of a brand-new colorway. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 Mowing Too Close Most people consider mowing a chore and want to mow as infrequently as possible. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 While Galliano attends only infrequently, his creations are well worn by celebrity guests of the event, including famously by Princess Diana. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Consumers may purchase premium equipment with ambitious intentions, only to use it infrequently if setup, storage or transportation becomes burdensome. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The Southern Hills Drive neighborhood might not be the first destination for house buyers searching for a dream home, but residents are so loyal to the district that properties on the peaceful streets are infrequently listed for sale. — Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 3 Aug. 2026 The statute, which dates back to the Civil War, has historically been used infrequently. — Meg Anderson, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 Johnson recommends watering deeply but infrequently, and aerating the soil to relieve compaction. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

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Strong El Niño events, such as the one revving up in the tropical Pacific, have rarely spared the Golden State from significant and damaging consequences.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Fast forward almost a year and lawmakers rarely reference the topic anymore.

— Ali Swenson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of rarely

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However, he was seldom used at Georgia Tech in 2025, totaling only eight catches for 150 yards.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Older women have seldom been included in randomized trials that evaluate the benefits of mammography screening on morbidity and mortality.

— Kim Johnson, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026

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