predictably
adverb
pre·dict·ably
pri-ˈdik-tə-blē 
1
: in a manner that can be predicted
works quickly and predictably
2
: as one could predict : as one would expect
His reaction was predictably negative.
From the beginning, we fell predictably into familiar student roles.—
Alexandra Fuller
Alexandra FullerPredictably, Southern's fans were not pleased.—Andrew Marantz
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Inevitably and predictably, the film turns into a celebratory coming-out story — and one in which prostate orgasms become the ultimate savior for a vastly heterosexualizing community.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
That means updating our building codes to require more fire-resistant materials; revising our land-use policies to minimize building in predictably flammable areas at the edge of wildlands; and disincentivizing oil companies from further exacerbating climate change.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
The context of this contract was for years the Dolphins have managed to mishandle predictably inevitable deals of players approaching the end of rookie contracts like Achane was.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Google platform which relies on advertising to drive revenues predictably played up Youtube’s appeal to Canadian marketers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
That means updating our building codes to require more fire-resistant materials; revising our land-use policies to minimize building in predictably flammable areas at the edge of wildlands; and disincentivizing oil companies from further exacerbating climate change.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
The context of this contract was for years the Dolphins have managed to mishandle predictably inevitable deals of players approaching the end of rookie contracts like Achane was.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Google platform which relies on advertising to drive revenues predictably played up Youtube’s appeal to Canadian marketers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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“Predictably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predictably. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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