typically
adverb
typ·i·cal·ly
ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
Typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition …—
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: in a typical manner
typically American
Examples of typically in a Sentence
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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The vast majority of these deaths are caused by illicit fentanyl which experts report is typically synthesized in Mexico from precursor chemicals provided by Chinese operatives and brought into the United States via vehicles passing through official ports of entry.
—Charles Lebaron, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Interference with public duties is typically a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000, according to the Texas Penal Code.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Personal loans typically come with extra costs, like origination or administrative fees, but many are accessible to those with lower credit scores.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Serving in the minority party typically comes with its limitations, especially with Republicans’ political trifecta of the White House and both chambers of Congress.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
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Charles Lebaron, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Interference with public duties is typically a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000, according to the Texas Penal Code.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Personal loans typically come with extra costs, like origination or administrative fees, but many are accessible to those with lower credit scores.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Serving in the minority party typically comes with its limitations, especially with Republicans’ political trifecta of the White House and both chambers of Congress.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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