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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Singapore’s market is dominated by mature, value-heavy companies, which limits its exposure to the faster growth typically seen in technology stocks.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
When kept outdoors, day-neutral strawberries typically fruit sporadically until the first killing frost of fall.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
However, the three preseason opponents are selected by the league each season, typically with an emphasis on teams playing other teams in the same region that are not divisional opponents.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
The average American is typically pretty content with working a 9-5 job, making a decent salary, and taking the occasional vacation.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Nur Hikmah Md Ali,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
When kept outdoors, day-neutral strawberries typically fruit sporadically until the first killing frost of fall.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
However, the three preseason opponents are selected by the league each season, typically with an emphasis on teams playing other teams in the same region that are not divisional opponents.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
The average American is typically pretty content with working a 9-5 job, making a decent salary, and taking the occasional vacation.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for typically
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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